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Located in Washington, DC for nearly 20 years, Adam's team works with an exceptional clientele of highly accomplished executives, owners of closely held businesses, and other venerated and celebrated professionals in the consulting and lawyering spaces. His team helps to grow and protect their assets, define their legacy, and address the numerous other complex challenges of managing significant wealth.

Your family is unique to any client that Adam has ever served before. You may, however, share many of the same concerns, questions, challenges, and opportunities. He looks forward to serving your family by learning about you and discussing how to best be a steward of what you've built and in pursuing life's most important goals. This is achieved by building and executing on a bespoke financial plan and in coordinating with your other trusted advisors.

About Adam:

As a Financial Advisor, Adam embodies the ethos of a patron of the arts and an explorer of global cultures in his approach to wealth stewardship. Just as patrons of the arts appreciate the nuances and values inherent in each masterpiece, Adam deeply understands his clients' values and goals, weaving them into a comprehensive strategy for growing and preserving family wealth. This approach mirrors the curiosity and appreciation for diverse perspectives seen in explorers of global cultures, ensuring a tailored and holistic approach to financial planning that transcends borders and time.

With more than 18 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, Adam has developed a focus in retirement planning, investment management, trust and estate planning strategies, and addressing liquidity needs. Adam typifies a devout belief in the importance of a team-based approach in connecting his clients with industry-leading professionals to help each of his clients' needs can be met with a bespoke and impactful solution.

Prior to returning home to Morgan Stanley, Adam developed his career at UBS and Ameriprise Financial before that. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, as well as an Accredited Domestic Partner Advisor℠ (ADPA®) designation. He holds the series 7, 31, and 66 licenses.

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    Financial Planning

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    At Morgan Stanley, we recognize that clients and their families have unique needs that require dedicated expertise and capabilities. Our cash management and lending solutions are designed to meet these unique needs. Adam works with a team of dedicated Private Bankers to develop a specialized approach for managing cash flow, liquidity, and financing needs.

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A Strong Professional Network

As part of a comprehensive solution for your wealth, we work with partners across different areas of the business to ensure we are delivering an exceptional level of client service.

Our team has an extensive and diverse professional network, allowing us to connect you with the subject matter experts appropriate for your unique financial situation. We partner with other professionals in your life to provide a full suite of service for all of your needs.

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    Alternative Investments

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    Estate and Legacy Planning

    Considering the impact of your wealth on future generations is an important part of any financial plan. We'll work with your attorney and other professionals in your life to ensure that we find a solution unique to your needs.

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1775 I Street Nw
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Washington, DC 20006
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(202) 862-2872(202) 862-2872

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By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships

About Tolu Adeyemi

Tolu Adeyemi is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.

Tolu began his career in financial services in 2007, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Client Advisor at PNC Private Bank. He also served as a Wealth Management Banker and Investment Service Adviser for Merrill Lynch.

Tolu is a graduate of Kean University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He lives in Fulton, MD with his wife and two sons. Outside of the office, Tolu enjoys playing golf, fishing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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  • Business Planning
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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