Washington DC PWM Branch Office

Paul McGeary leads the Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management business in the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Washington DC. Offering an experienced perspective gained over more than three decades in the industry, Paul supports Private Wealth Advisors who serve an elite global clientele of ultra high net worth individuals, families and their foundations. Paul serves as an active partner, coaching, connecting and collaborating with advisory teams to solve problems and create opportunities for their clients.

Paul joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management’s London Office in 2005, overseeing fixed income and structured investments. In 2008, he moved to New York to assume several leadership roles in Wealth Management Capital Markets. He became a Regional Sales Manager in 2016 and moved to the Bay Area in 2021 to manage PWM branches in San Francisco and Menlo Park.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Paul worked for Deutsche Bank as a credit trader in London from 2004 through 2005 and for Merrill Lynch in fixed income sales in London and New York from 1994 through 2003. He earned a B.S. from Fordham University.

Paul and his wife, Laura, live in Washington DC with their children, Charlotte and William. The McGeary family is active in the Greater DC community, volunteering through their church and through organizations that help with food insecurity.

Drawing on more than three decades of leadership experience in financial advisory services, Jed Woelfle serves as Market Executive for Morgan Stanley’s Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Eastern Shore Markets. Jed also oversees the broader DMV market. In these roles, Jed is deeply engaged in connecting Advisors and clients across markets, cultivating strategic partnerships, and encouraging the thoughtful exchange of ideas and best practices. Through these efforts, he helps strengthen the ability of the market’s advisory teams to deliver sophisticated solutions for clients facing exceptionally complex financial needs.

Jed began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1992 before advancing into leadership. Throughout his tenure with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms, he has held a range of branch, complex and regional management roles. He has worked with thousands of Financial Advisors and helped guide the growth and development of high-performing teams. Jed is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Jed, and family have made the Washington, DC area their home for over 30 years. Jed and his wife of 40+ years, Sheryl, have two married children, five grandchildren and a German Shepherd who helps keep life lively. A longtime boating enthusiast, Jed has spent many memorable days on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. He remains active in the community, having served on the board of Living Classrooms and participated in a variety of local charitable initiatives.

Joe Howard is the Associate Market Manager for the Private Wealth Management Office in Washington, D.C. Joe was previously the Senior Risk Officer in the Greater Chesapeake Market based out of Baltimore, MD. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and started his career as a Registered Client Service Associate assisting Financial Advisors and clients. Known for his integrity and professionalism, Joe has an extensive background in Operations, Client Service and Risk Management.

Joe graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and has a Masters in Forensic Accounting from American University in Washington, DC. As a native Washingtonian,

Joe enjoys exploring the city, traveling, and reading in his spare time.

Gabrielle Bulgari is a Risk Officer for the Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Office in Washington, D.C., and has been a member of the PWM leadership team since 2021. Gabrielle has a background in international law and European Affairs, and is fluent in multiple languages.

Outside of work, Gabrielle enjoys traveling, road cycling, hiking, tennis, and boxing. Passionate about giving back, Gabrielle has volunteered extensively in her community. In recognition of her service - including teaching English to adult immigrants and leading financial literacy workshops in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. - she received the US President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2019.

Eric Sinclair has been a Risk Officer for the Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Office in Washington, D.C., including Flagship offices in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, since 2021 and has over 15 years of industry experience.

Eric earned his B.S. from Northeastern University with a dual concentration in Management as well as Finance and Insurance and holds his Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 66, and 79 as well as his Life and Health Insurance license. Originally from New York, he now resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two children.

Raised in North Carolina, Darin credits his grandmother’s strong emphasis on education as instrumental to his obtainment of his MBA. Darin is also a CFP^® professional.

When he is not working, he is likely fishing, biking or enjoying time out on the road.

Rafael has more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry, having previously worked at Merrill Lynch where he was a Director and Market Client Relationship Manager. Rafael has extensive experience working with both wealth management and private wealth management teams serving individual and institutional clients in domestic and international markets.

Rafael earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Brigham Young University-Idaho and his MBA from New Mexico Highlands University. Outside of work Rafael enjoys playing sports, listening to music in different languages, traveling and dancing.

Michael Long joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 as an administrator, supporting the PWM Branch in Washington, D.C. Michael previously worked in commercial real estate as a Marketing Manager before entering into the financial services industry.

Raised in the Hudson Valley, NY, Michael is a graduate of Marist College with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Michael currently resides in Bethesda, MD and enjoys spending time with his family, being active, and being outdoors.