Twelve years studying and working in Delaware was enough for Ryan R. Morrissey. It was time for him to return to Greater Hartford to be close to his family and continue his career. He has joined NorthStar Wealth Parnters, a wealth management firm in the West Hartford area, as a wealth advisor.
Morrissey had worked for the past nine years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney after graduating from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He has earned the designations of certified financial planner practitioner, chartered financial consultant, chartered life underwriter, and chartered mutual fund counselor. He worked for Morgan Stanley in New Haven until recently making the jump to NorthStar.
The financial planning field beckoned to Morrissey after an internship at Raymond James in his senior year. “I liked the ability to help people and also the ability to somewhat be your own boss and the flexibility,” said Morrissey, 31.
While he has moved north to be closer to his family, Morrissey has not forsaken the clients he served in Delaware. He goes there (as well as other spots) every few months to meet with them in person. “I have clients in a lot of states,” he said. “It’s all about trust. When you can meet with somebody in person, it’s easier to establish that trust.”
Morrissey, who is single, played Division I collegiate golf at the University of Delaware. When not playing at Wallingford Country Club, Morrissey said he also likes to read, follow sports like baseball, professional football, and UConn sports. “Golf takes up much of my hobby time,” he added.
