Williamsville Branch Office

Michael Ganguzza is a Senior Vice President and Brach Manager overseeing the Williamsville, Buffalo and Orchard Park branches within Morgan Stanley’s Western NY Market. He has been in financial services for more than two decades. His in-depth knowledge of Morgan Stanley’s digital and financial planning tools makes him a valuable resource in helping Financial Advisors grow their practice.

Mike has institutional and retail investment experience. He has worked with Mom-and-Pop businesses as well as Fortune 100 executives. He began his career at Prudential Securities in 2000 supporting institutional retirement plans after graduating from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in International Studies. From there, he managed 401k and defined benefit pension plans for Retirement System Group.

In 2003, Mike worked as a corporate client manager with Citigroup Global Stock Plan Services, which later became Smith Barney Global Stock Plan Services. In 2009, he joined UBS Financial Services, where his desire to become a holistic Financial Advisor was awakened. He left UBS for Morgan Stanley in 2015 assumed the role of Associate Market Manager in the spring of 2019, and after a successful tenure was promoted to Branch Manager.

In addition to serving as an important resource within the Market, until recently Mike maintained a modest book of clients, which keeps him in tune with the challenges faced by Financial Advisors. “When I work with FAs, I explain that I’ve taken the advice I’m giving. They smile when I add, ‘I eat my own cooking.’”

Mike plans to remain with Morgan Stanley for many years to come. “We have a very strong pro-Financial Advisor culture with virtually unlimited technological capabilities and an unwavering client-first philosophy” he says proudly. “All the pieces are well in place to give our clients the services they need to help achieve their goals.”

Mike lives in Pittsford, New York, with his wife and their two sons. He is actively involved in youth sports and currently serves as the president of Pittsford’s youth football organization. Additionally, Mike coaches several youth baseball and football teams and enjoys downhill skiing, golf, yoga, and boating.

Nancy brings over 30 years of experience to her colleagues in Morgan Stanley’s Western NY Market and their clients. Prior to becoming a Risk Officer in 2005, she has served as Branch Administrator, Sales Assistant and Financial Advisor at two Morgan Stanley predecessor firms. Her diverse experience has given her a deep understanding of the financial services industry, enabling her to help colleagues navigate the complexities of ever-changing regulations.

Nancy is proud to be part of a team that not only prioritizes client success through collaborative efforts but also upholds the highest standards of industry compliance. She’s had the privilege of mentoring new Risk Officers, supporting their transition and development in their new role. Nancy has obtained licenses to include her Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 31, 66 and NY State Insurance License.

A Buffalo native, Nancy resides in Amherst and cherishes spending time with her grown sons and their families, especially her four grandchildren.

Sally oversees the local human resources and assists in business development for a number of branch offices in Morgan Stanley’s Western New York market. Her more than 25 years in the financial services industry provides her with a keen understanding of the issues faced by service staff and the expectations of Financial Advisors and their clients.

Sally performs a wide variety of critical tasks that range from supervising support staff and managing their training and development to resolving client service concerns. She works tirelessly with support staff to share best practices and enhance their understanding of the Morgan Stanley policies and procedures that impact their interactions with clients. In addition, Sally plays a key role in the market’s new hire process, providing newly recruited Financial Advisors with the operational support they need to hit the ground running and offer clients a seamless service experience.

A graduate of University of Buffalo with a BA in Psychology, Sally resides in Lake View with her husband Anthony, a Town of Hamburg police officer, and their three sons. When not working, the couple can generally be found cheering for their boys at baseball and hockey games and soaking in as much family time as possible.