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Patrick Buffa

Morgan Stanley
52 Years of Experience
Orlando, FL
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Patrick Buffa is a registered investment advisor at Morgan Stanley, based in Orlando, FL, with 52 years of industry experience. Patrick is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 2,703,720 clients with $2000B in assets under management.

Morgan Stanley
Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
23172 advisors
Number of Clients
2,703,720 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$726K average
Assets Under Management
$1961.9B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC charges a fee for its consulting services, which is generally payable quarterly in advance. The maximum fee for the services is $500,000, and fees are negotiable between the client and their private wealth advisor.

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Location

201 East Pine Street 11th Floor, Orlando, FL, 32801

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
December 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
July 2003
Denied
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Other Business Activities

Patrick is involved in several outside business activities, including owning Wellness & Vitality, serving as a board member for City of Life, and owning F4 Wealth Advisors and Buffa Service Company. He also serves on the board of the Diocese of Orlando and Valencia College Foundation, dedicating a full-time commitment to F4 Wealth Advisors.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Morgan Stanley
October 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Morgan StanleyBroker
October 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
Ifp Securities, LLCBroker
May 2019 - November 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Independent Financial Partners
July 2018 - November 2025 · 7 yrs 4 mos
Nbc Securities, INC.
July 2012 - July 2018 · 6 yrs
Nbc Securities, INC.Broker
July 2012 - July 2018 · 6 yrs
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
February 2009 - July 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
February 2009 - July 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
April 1991 - February 2009 · 17 yrs 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
February 1976 - February 2009 · 33 yrs
Harris, Upham & CO. IncorporatedBroker
November 1973 - February 1976 · 2 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations36 states
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