Mary DiChristofano

Mary DiChristofano is a Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor, Lending Specialist and Family Wealth Director for Graystone Consulting – Chicago at Morgan Stanley. She currently services the firm’s clients as their Family CFO, coordinating all their financial and estate planning needs as well as philanthropic intents. Backed by a talented team of specialized professionals, Mary’s attention to the nuances of each client profile and unique financial goals has cemented Morgan Stanley/Graystone’s reputation as a firm in a category of one.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mary launched her financial career in 1988 with LaSalle Bank’s Financial Planning Group, where she worked with ultra-high net worth clients in every facet of their comprehensive financial plans. Mary then helped launch Frye Louis Capital Management, Inc. as a founding partner and Managing Director. The new venture was the first multi-family office business created in the Midwest, a historic accomplishment. Frye Louis was subsequently acquired by Credit Suisse in 2001 where Mary and the team served as the Family Office team within Credit Suisse. Mary and her team eventually joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 and have been with the firm ever since. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry across several companies, Mary has amassed a familiarity with every facet of Private Wealth Management from estate planning to tax strategy and investment management. Her network of industry specialists that she has collaborated with throughout her career extends beyond Morgan Stanley, and Mary prides herself on leveraging this network to connect her clients with the experts and advisors they need. Given her mastery of the industry, Mary seamlessly integrates the work of these various professionals to provide holistic advice to her clients.