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Julie Baeder grew up “going to protests and marches as far back as I can remember,” she says. Her mother ran political campaigns and hosted candidate events in their Yonkers, N.Y., apartment. When they moved to the West Coast when Julie was a teen, she and her friends raised money for Bay Area women’s causes, including the first battered women’s shelter in Oakland, Calif. Today, Julie continues that activism, , tirelessly advocating for gender equality and mentoring many young, disadvantaged women.

Known for leaping off buildings for charity, developing female talent, and spreading joy, this MAKER is truly one of a kind.

Tax refunds can provide some discretionary funds. Should you spend it or invest it? During Financial Literacy Month, Managing Director Marilyn F. Booker outlines when to start investing and the power of compound interest.

Step into Tomáš Tapas Bar & Restaurant at 900 Route 376 in Wappingers Falls and prepare to be transported by the warmth—and elegance—of the room, the food and the people. There to greet you is a friendly and courteous team that includes owners Lynn and Tomáš Monoši (the š is pronounced “sh”).

Growing and exceling at Morgan Stanley every day, Janet Nickel credits her relationship skills, strong work ethic, and insightful mentors for helping build a strong career.

Claudia Mollerup-Madsen is many things: a Morgan Stanley MAKER, Financial Advisor, risk taker, and advocate for women’s financial independence. She shares the life lessons at the heart of her success.

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Sharon Cunningham is committed to positivity, productivity, and giving back. She helped launch Morgan Stanley’s HER Way program, one more way she helps women achieve financial security.

A working mother, Melissa Ronaghan finds both aspects of life essential to who she is.

“That’s the job I want,” Terri Ferri, a sales assistant then, told her mother after introducing her to the branch manager during an office visit 25 years ago. With every faith in her ambitious and talented daughter, her mother knew Terri would have to work hard in the male-dominated banking field to get there. Today, Terri is Branch Manager of Morgan Stanley’s Purchase, N.Y., Headquarters Office and was recently named a Morgan Stanley MAKER...

You have meaningful goals. Our Financial Advisors can help you reach them. For over 80 years, we have worked with individuals, families, businesses and institutions—to deliver services and solutions that help build, preserve and manage wealth.

An advocate for pay equity for well over a decade, it’s not surprising that Jeff, New England U.S. Private Wealth Management Regional Manager & Boston Complex Manager, was recognized for his efforts.

What was supposed to be a temporary job turned into a lifelong career. MAKER Tanya Curry opens up about the love for her job, appreciation for her family, and why she’ll never get complacent.

A kind gesture helped change her life as did strong family support. Financial Advisor Sara Pitcel loves to help and this has molded her career.