RBC Capital Markets
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Orlando
40yrs
Patrick Buffa has worked in the financial industry for 40 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Orlando, Florida. After seven years at Independent Financial Partners and six years at Lanark Financial, Patrick joined Morgan Stanley in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 1038 advisors with offices in Orlando, and one of 967 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience40 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Orlando
Office201 East Pine Street 11th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
FirmMorgan Stanley
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$670,481
Advisors at the firm23,156
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Morgan Stanley
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
- Oct 2025 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2025Independent Financial PartnersPreviously
- 2012 – 2018Lanark Financial, Inc.Previously
- 2009 – 2012RBC Capital Markets, LLCPreviously
- 1991 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Patrick
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
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About Patrick
How do I contact Patrick?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Patrick Buffa. Patrick works from the Orlando, FL office.
How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?
Patrick has been in the industry since 1986, about 40 years. Top 2% by experience in Orlando.
What licenses does Patrick hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Patrick a fiduciary?
Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Patrick paid?
Morgan Stanley reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Patrick for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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