My Story and Services

As a Financial Advisor, Yvonne recognizes that clients have unique needs, goals and are in different stages of their lives. She focuses on building relationships to understand each client and create a personalized investment plan. Whether it is planning for retirement, post-secondary education, or helping with their dreams for legacy planning, a strategic plan must reflect their personal situation and goals. Yvonne leverages Morgan Stanley’s vast financial resources designed to benefit her clients. Specifically, Yvonne focuses on investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and life insurance.

Throughout her 40 plus year career, Yvonne has been recognized numerous times for her professional achievements, as well as being named the Volunteer of the Year for Wells Fargo Advisors for Central Florida in 2015. Before Transitioning to a Financial Advisor in 2007, Yvonne was a Regional Brokerage Manager and held various managerial positions for firms such as Smith Barney, Advest, Raymond James and Associates, and Wachovia (Wells Fargo). Over the course of her career, Yvonne has garnered the experience to help clients structure balanced portfolios and sound financial strategies during a variety of market cycles.

Outside the office, Yvonne is active in the local community and currently serves on The Brevard Schools Foundation Board. In January 2020, Yvonne was publicly recognized at the annual awards ceremony at the King Center for the Performing Arts as the Individual Champion Award for her volunteer work for The Brevard Schools Foundation Board. Some hobbies Yvonne enjoys are fishing, Scuba diving, boating, golfing, and Gourmet cooking. She has two sons, Scott and Ryan. Scott and his wife, Valerie, have two 2 daughters, Savanna and Scarlett. Ryan is currently employed at Eset.
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Typical Clients

The clients I work with all have unique needs and goals for their financial future. However, they all share one important characteristic: the desire to simplify their financial situation and plan for the future.

Whether it is saving for retirement, contributing to a loved one's higher education, purchasing a second home, or anything in between, I help alleviate the stress of navigating complex, unfamiliar financial situations and allow clients to maintain their current lifestyle.

Personalized Solutions

From buying a home to rolling over your 401(k) to leaving a lasting legacy, I am here to answer your financial questions and implement the best strategies to meet your specific goals and circumstances. Here are just some of the questions I help clients answer every day.
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    Financial Planning
    Life is constantly changing. How do I prepare for a more secure future knowing that certain events - like a divorce or a death in the family - can dramatically impact my plans?
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    Retirement Planning
    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I'll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire?
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    Asset Organization
    I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How do I get organized and simplify my financial life?
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    Managing Risk
    Life's risks can reveal themselves in many ways - from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life's unknown?
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    I have so many things I want to do with my life. How can one investment strategy balance them all?
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    Socially-Responsible Investing
    Is there a way to incorporate my personal values into the way I invest without giving up performance?
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    Charitable Giving
    Are my charitable donations having the impact I want them to have?
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    Growing Older
    Given extended life expectancy, how do I make certain I can afford the health services I may need?

Investor Resources

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    2024 Tax Tables
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    2024 Contribution Limits
    With newly updated contribution limits in 2024, this resource contains all the relevant information necessary.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
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    MS Reserved
    Clients with $1million+ in assets and liabilities are eligible to enroll in Morgan Stanley's Reserved Living & Giving program. E*TRADE Platinum and Private Clients may also be eligible to enroll in the Reserved Living & Giving program. Members will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, in addition to a variety of leadership content ranging from lifestyle to personal finance topics.
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Location

201 E. Pine St 11th
Fl
Orlando, FL 32801
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Direct:
(407) 849-4787(407) 849-4787

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

About Alexandra Diez

Alexandra Diez is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Alexandra provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Dickinson College and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Alexandra is originally from Rockville Centre, New York and currently resides in Queens, New York.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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