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Peter Seminara \u201800<\/h2>\n

\"Peter<\/a>Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management<\/h3>\n

Peter Seminara graduated from Â鶹¹û¶³ College with a B.A. in Economics in 2000. He has served on the Foundation Board for twelve years and is a member of the Investment and Golf Committees. Peter also chairs the Distinguished Citizens Gala, the Foundation\u2019s largest annual fundraiser.<\/p>\n

Previously, Peter served as Vice President of the College Alumni Association. He has been instrumental in helping Â鶹¹û¶³ students secure internships, co-op opportunities, and permanent employment within the financial sector.<\/p>\n

In 2015, Peter and his wife, Lauren, established the Seminara Family Endowment to support students pursuing careers in finance, economics, or related business disciplines. In recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to the College, Peter received the Distinguished Citizen Award in 2018.<\/p>\n

Peter is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and head of The Seminara Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. His team serves a national clientele of ultra-high-net-worth families, businesses, and foundations. The team has been recognized as one of Forbes\u2019 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 and among Barron\u2019s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams in the nation in 2024, 2025, and 2026.<\/p>\n

Peter and Lauren Seminara reside in Basking Ridge and are the proud parents of three sons.<\/p>\n

Back to the Board of Governors<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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