Michael Ganguzza

About Michael Ganguzza

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 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.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Buffalo Market Area Manager

   Morgan Stanley

   Jan 2024 — Present

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Education

• University of Scranton

  BS, International Studies

  1996 — 2000