Experience

Rick knows that what he does for a living is important. Clients need financial guidance, empathy and the kind of wisdom one often reserves for close friends and family. That’s why Rick sees it as his duty to keep clients on track to achieve life goals, whether it’s college education for children and grandchildren, creation of wealth to live a comfortable and productive lifestyle, funding retirement, establishing a multigenerational legacy for family or sharing one’s wealth to help others. Rick’s job is to help clients turn these dreams into reality.

That takes a disciplined investment process that is uniquely tailored to each client’s needs. Rick prides himself for urging clients to be patient, and not to succumb to emotions when markets are volatile. Advocating an approach based on diversification and asset allocation, Rick likes to remind clients that successful investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Rick’s vision for Stone Harbor Group is to serve the complex needs of successful individuals and their families. With the help of Rick’s leadership and ongoing mentorship, the multigenerational team provides an integrated approach to wealth planning, a disciplined investment process and personal service.

Doug considers himself lucky to feel inspired to get up and go to work each morning. That’s because he works with educated, successful clients who understand the importance of financial planning. No two clients are alike, which makes Doug’s job even more interesting. The needs of an executive and their family are different from the needs of a business owner who is ready to plan an exit strategy.

With years of experience in the financial industry, plus his training as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^SM (CRPC™), add to his credentials as a Financial Advisor. Doug helps his clients identify, save and plan for their long-term goals—and just as importantly—stay the course when markets fluctuate. In addition, clients can tap into the extensive resources of UBS, including global market research, borrowing and asset protection solutions.

Doug loves the continuity aspect of helping all his clients manage their short-term cash flow needs and plan for lifetime goals such as their children’s education, purchasing homes and retirement. He also enjoys helping clients leave a legacy for their multigenerational families and their charitable endeavors.

Exit Planning is a specialized field Doug is passionate about. Business owners spend years building and growing a successful company. However, little to no time is spent on what they want personally outside of being a business owner. Doug works closely with business clients to help them align their business and personal goals. This includes determining which exit option may be best while taking into consideration tax minimization strategies and identifying which key professionals they might need to consult with for a successful exit.

Simplifying the financial lives of ultra high net worth families is a complex business. Ask Gerry what it takes to manage his clients’ wealth, and he’ll tell you it’s far more than years of experience—that is a given.

Gerry is proud to have formed The Cyphers Dubey Group in 1993, which then expanded into The Cyphers Dubey & Domian Group and most recently, Stone Harbor Group. Gerry stroves to provide his clients and their families with the highest level of service—anywhere, anytime. That means doing what is in the client’s best interest, while having a deep understanding of their family dynamics and long-term financial goals.

Gerry and his team work with clients to design and administer advanced planning strategies, including global investments and comprehensive risk management solutions. In addition, the group provides clients with single-point access to UBS’s family office capabilities and network of internal and external experts. Gerry believes in working in collaboration with his clients’ other key advisors, such as their legal and accounting firms.

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Scott provides the team with decades of experience, centered around tailored wealth management solutions for multi-generational families, individuals, and institutions. In addition to his role as a financial advisor he has obtained the rank of Senior Vice President-Wealth Management and the Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager designations. He prides himself on offering advice catered to the goals and objectives of his clients.  He and his wife, Tobey, are residents of West Simsbury, Connecticut and have two sons, Zev and Randall.  Scott received his undergraduate degree from Suny Binghamton and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  In addition to his passion for the financial markets, he loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, tennis, gardening, and biking.

With over two decades of experience, David is a seasoned financial services professional specializing in comprehensive wealth management.  By understanding the specific needs of each client, he offers guidance on asset allocation, retirement planning, college planning, insurance, liability management, tax minimization strategies and alternative investments.  In addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, he excels at helping clients pursue their objectives by building and managing his own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate equities and fixed income, firm model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. 

David is FINRA registered holding the Series 7, 66 and 3 securities licenses as well as insurance licenses for life, accident, health insurance and variable annuities.  He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation (CRPC®)and graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BS in Finance.  David is an avid golfer and outdoor activity enthusiast.  He resides in Burlington with his wife, two sons and two dogs. 

Sean entered the financial services industry in 2012 with U.S. Trust and then joined the KSS Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in December of 2014. They then transitioned to UBS in 2023 and are now part of The Stone Harbor Group. He brings a background encompassing multiple facets of wealth planning including trust and estate planning strategies, investment and retirement planning, and liquidity planning to the team.

His goal is to provide the best possible client experience, particularly when it comes to planning and service. He prides himself on promptly and effectively addressing clients' concerns. He is known for taking deep-dives into clients' financial lives to gain a true understanding of what clients want to accomplish, devising a road map to get there and adjusting course as necessary. He routinely quarterbacks client relationships, engaging their other professionals such as accountants and attorneys to help devise and update planning strategies to provide the best holistic outcome.

He assists affluent and high-net worth individuals and families identify and prioritize their various goals—including estate planning strategies, investments, tax-minimization strategies, wealth transfer and retirement income—then commits to crafting customized strategies appropriate to their personal circumstances and their own unique feelings and attitudes.

Sean is an avid guitar player and enjoys cycling and mountain biking. He resides in Glastonbury with his wife, son and two dogs. 

With more than 10 years of financial services experience from MetLife and Wells Fargo Advisors, Arancha works with Jake Heyde and Christian Foxen to oversee our administrative and operational needs.  She strives to ensure workflow is processed accurately and quickly by handling the day-to-day administration of accounts, including opening new accounts, updating information, managing money transfers, and answering account questions.

Originally from the Canary Islands, Arancha is fluent in Spanish and English. She holds a degree in International Business from Cruz de Piedra and is married with three children.

Jake is an integral part of Stone Harbor Group, responsible for assisting in managing team operations, client requests and account administration. He strives to provide excellent service in order to build lasting relationships with each client. He takes pride in responding to client requests and working with the team to address their needs, no matter how small or complex. He assists in delivering customized service and solutions, always striving to exceed clients’ expectations. He is our resident technology expert, walking clients through website and app functionality. He has played an integral part in helping individuals navigate through a life transition, such as the loss of a loved one, by working hand-in-hand with them through the asset transition process as seamlessly as possible. Jake is a graduate of University of Hartford with majors Psychology, Criminal Justice and Sociology and currently resides in West Hartford.

Christian began his career in the financial services industry in 2021 with UBS. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, where he was a member of the Men’s Basketball team for four years. Before his career at UBS, he played professional basketball overseas for two years in Portugal. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping his work ethic and ability to connect and service others. In his current role, Christian is responsible for account maintenance, administrative duties, and providing the best possible service to our clients in a timely manner. Outside of work, Christian enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing recreational basketball in his local community.