Michal Plonski
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(215) 497-7032(215) 497-7032
Alicja (Allie) Plonska, CEPA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Branch Manager,
Alternative Investments Director,
Insurance Planning Director,
Lending Specialist,
Portfolio Manager,
Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation,
Certified Exit Planning Advisor™ (CEPA)
Direct:
(215) 497-7074(215) 497-7074
My Mission Statement
Helping you and your family to protect, preserve and grow your wealth by using efficient strategies to navigate the complex world of finances.
Alicja's story
Alicja Plonska serves as a Senior Vice President and Branch Manager at the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management office in Yardley, PA. She also serves as an Alternative Investment Director, Insurance Planning Director, and Lending Specialist. Alicja holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation.
Alicja founded Newtown Legacy Group in 2025, a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management team focused on developing personalized strategic advice for individuals, business owners, and executives with complex planning and wealth management needs. With nearly $1 billion in client assets, the team brings over 70 years of combined industry experience and combines the personal attention of a boutique-style practice with the resources of a global financial services firm.
As a first-generation immigrant, Alicja has a strong appreciation for financial systems and structures in the United States. She is committed to continuously refining the team’s approach to help clients build financial strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Alicja’s approach includes a tailored financial strategy, along with comprehensive cash flow and risk analysis. This multi-part approach is designed to help address the needs of individuals and families with substantial wealth. In addition, the team works closely with clients and their legal, accounting, and valuation professionals to help business owners navigate exit planning, including selling or transitioning out of a business.
Alicja is a magna cum laude graduate of Temple University. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees while completing two majors, a minor, and a specialization. She has also earned the CEPA designation through the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). Alicja was nominated and accepted to the Harvard Business School to complete a Certificate of Management Excellence.
Outside of work, Alicja enjoys spending time with her three sons and being involved in her community, especially in Bucks County and Newtown, PA. She is also engaged with the Polish and emigrant community nationally.
In response to our company's decision about industry recognition. We are removing our Forbes awards from our webpages.
Alicja founded Newtown Legacy Group in 2025, a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management team focused on developing personalized strategic advice for individuals, business owners, and executives with complex planning and wealth management needs. With nearly $1 billion in client assets, the team brings over 70 years of combined industry experience and combines the personal attention of a boutique-style practice with the resources of a global financial services firm.
As a first-generation immigrant, Alicja has a strong appreciation for financial systems and structures in the United States. She is committed to continuously refining the team’s approach to help clients build financial strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Alicja’s approach includes a tailored financial strategy, along with comprehensive cash flow and risk analysis. This multi-part approach is designed to help address the needs of individuals and families with substantial wealth. In addition, the team works closely with clients and their legal, accounting, and valuation professionals to help business owners navigate exit planning, including selling or transitioning out of a business.
Alicja is a magna cum laude graduate of Temple University. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees while completing two majors, a minor, and a specialization. She has also earned the CEPA designation through the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). Alicja was nominated and accepted to the Harvard Business School to complete a Certificate of Management Excellence.
Outside of work, Alicja enjoys spending time with her three sons and being involved in her community, especially in Bucks County and Newtown, PA. She is also engaged with the Polish and emigrant community nationally.
In response to our company's decision about industry recognition. We are removing our Forbes awards from our webpages.
Services Include
- SyndicateFootnote1
- Wealth Consulting
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Business PlanningFootnote3
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote6
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote7
- Municipal BondsFootnote8
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote9
- Qualified Plans
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote10
- Retirement PlanningFootnote11
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote12
- Stock Option PlansFootnote13
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Structured ProductsFootnote14
- Trust AccountsFootnote15
- Trust Services*
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote16
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote17
- Corporate Cash Management
- Financial PlanningFootnote18
- Lending Products
Securities Agent: FL, NM, PA, WA, SD, MO, MA, WI, UT, TX, TN, SC, RI, PR, OH, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MN, MI, MD, IN, IL, GA, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, HI, ID, KS, KY, LA, VI, OR, WY, WV, IA, ME, OK, VA, VT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 21054
NMLS#: 21054
Check the background of Our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck.*
Alicja (Allie) Plonska Named to Century Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Alicja (Allie) Plonska has been named to the Firm’s prestigious Century Club, a group composed of the Firm’s top Financial Advisors. Notably, Alicja has earned this distinction every year since 2024.
The appointment recognizes Alicja’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to her clients.
The appointment recognizes Alicja’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to her clients.
WORKING WITH YOU
With greater wealth comes greater complexity. My practice is specifically designed to support successful individuals who have accumulated a significant amount of wealth.
My approach to client service is simple – I put you at the center of everything I do.
My approach to client service is simple – I put you at the center of everything I do.
Financial Planning
Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. I then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
Multi-generational Families
My financial planning process for multi-generational families is a rigorous analysis of your lifestyle, tax obligations, future gifting plans and portfolio objectives. This analysis drives our strategy as it pertains to financial and estate planning for wealth preservation, tax optimization, asset allocation and investment decisions.
Professional Portfolio Management
I will devise and implement investment strategies and processes to help you meet your goals and constraints, construct and manage portfolios, making decisions on what and when to buy and sell investments.
Entrepreneurs
Here at Morgan Stanley, we understand the unique circumstances that arise from owning your own business. Working with me can help set you and your business up for success by helping to make smart investment decisions that will impact your business in a positive way.
Cash Management & Lending Products
Morgan Stanley provides a variety of cash management solutions to help clients manage everyday finances. We also offer lending that allows clients to finance almost any personal or business need.
Women & Wealth
There’s no doubt about it — women face a unique set of financial challenges. That is why I am committed to empowering women with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve your goals: whether you’re buying a home, starting a family, navigating a divorce, caring for a loved one, or giving back to a cause you care about.
401K Rollovers
Rollovers can be beneficial to you in several ways. It can help simplify your life by consolidating your assets. I can ensure that there is no risky overlap or concentration insecurities and make taking required minimum distribution's easier.
Pre-Retirees
As you progress from their early years in the workforce through their mid-careers and head toward retirement, I will be alongside you helping to plan and mitigate risks. Proper retirement planning requires us to anticipate the range of life events and financial obligations—both expected and potentially unexpected—that could impact your retirement plans and portfolio.
INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU
Goals you set today will evolve over time. My process is designed to evolve with them- and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, my planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, I can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, I can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
Step 1: Getting To Know Each Other
Our relationship begins with an in-depth discussion of your family's needs, values, lifestyle and aspirations for the future.
Goals-Based Planning
At Morgan Stanley, Goals-Based Wealth Management means that we aim to understand what is important to you and work together to map out a plan that can help you achieve your financial goals.
Financial Planning Questionnaire
Step 2: Gather & Analyze Current Financial Situation
Review of your balance sheet, current statements, estate plans and other essential documents together to gain a clear picture of your current wealth plan.
Total Tax 365
Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
Step 3: Plan Development
Here, I prepare a comprehensive financial plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. I utilize a number of financial planning tools to develop your plan, which will include investment recommendations, as well as appropriate wealth management strategies to consider.
Aladdin - Intelligent Risk Management
This platform offers comprehensive risk estimation and reporting for various asset classes and security types, providing an overview and detailed view to enable effective monitoring and management.
More on Portfolio Risk Platform
Step 4: Presentation & Implementation
In this step, your plan is presented and explain why I recommend each strategy. Once approved by you, I begin to implement the strategies. I believe in full transparency and will keep you involved each step of the way.
Intelligent Withdrawals
Intelligent Withdrawal gives us the ability to look across multiple accounts and products to identify the right combination of securities and tax lots to sell so you can help meet spending needs while making the most out of your hard-earned money.
Step 5: Comprehensive Review & Ongoing Monitoring
Committed to premium service, I focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. We set up regular calls and meetings to provide updates and keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals.
Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™
The Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ application gives Wealth Management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios.
More on MSIQMonetization Planning for Owners of Privately Held Businesses
Monetizing a privately held company requires seamless coordination of your personal wealth management and business monetization strategies.
At Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, we can assist you at each stage of the process, highlighting key decisions, deadlines and milestones. I will work with your legal, tax and other advisors to help you increase value, reduce tax liabilities and integrate the proceeds of your sale into a comprehensive wealth management strategy.
At Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, we can assist you at each stage of the process, highlighting key decisions, deadlines and milestones. I will work with your legal, tax and other advisors to help you increase value, reduce tax liabilities and integrate the proceeds of your sale into a comprehensive wealth management strategy.
Morgan Stanley At Work
Comprehensive suite of workplace financial solutions, including:
• Financial Wellness
• Retirement
• Global Equity Plan Management Solution (Shareworks by Morgan Stanley)
• Financial Wellness
• Retirement
• Global Equity Plan Management Solution (Shareworks by Morgan Stanley)
Additional Firm Capabilities
A globally respected financial services leader with an 85-year history, our firm has the vast resources and intellectual capital to support the growth of your enterprise without limits.
• Global Research
• Sales and Trading—Equity/Fixed Income
• Morgan Stanley Investment Management/ Eaton Vance
• Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing
• Multicultural Innovation Lab
• Morgan Stanley Institute for Inclusion
• Global Research
• Sales and Trading—Equity/Fixed Income
• Morgan Stanley Investment Management/ Eaton Vance
• Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing
• Multicultural Innovation Lab
• Morgan Stanley Institute for Inclusion
Location
777 Township Line Rd
Ste 301
Yardley, PA 19067
US
Direct:
(215) 497-7074(215) 497-7074
Fax:
(215) 854-6125(215) 854-6125
1650 Market Street
42
Philadelphia, PA 19103
US
Direct:
(215) 963-3915(215) 963-3915
Meet My Team
Victor Kurtz
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Investment Management Consultant
Phone:
(215) 497-7047(215) 497-7047
Michael Johnson, CFP®
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist, Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(215) 497-7046(215) 497-7046
Sarah Fiorelli
Registered Associate
Phone:
(215) 497-7043(215) 497-7043
Meagan Hall
Group Director
Phone:
(215) 274-2227(215) 274-2227
Martha Kerns
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(215) 274-2112(215) 274-2112
Sonia Figueroa
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(215) 963-3890(215) 963-3890
David Schaeffer
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(215) 572-4503(215) 572-4503
About Michal Plonski
As a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, I guide clients through life’s most important financial decisions with clarity, strategy, and purpose. Whether it is buying a first home, planning for retirement, or funding a child’s education, I am driven by the opportunity to make a lasting impact through thoughtful, personalized financial guidance.
My professional journey has always been rooted in supporting people. In previous client-facing roles, I collaborated closely with individuals to solve problems, overcome challenges, and ensure they felt understood. These experiences shaped my empathetic approach to financial advising: one that prioritizes listening, understanding, and building trust.
I work alongside a team of seasoned advisors, drawing on decades of combined insight to deliver well-rounded strategic support. This collaborative environment allows me to provide clients with both personalized attention and institutional strength.
With an Eastern European background and fluency in multiple languages, I deeply value cultural awareness and the role it plays in financial decision-making. I understand that every client brings a unique story, perspective, and set of goals. I take pride in crafting tailored strategies that reflect that individuality.
Education and empowerment are central to my practice. I strive not only to give sound advice, but to ensure clients understand the “why” behind every recommendation. I also embrace innovation, staying open to new tools and technologies that can enhance portfolio management and drive client outcomes.
At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to transparency, trust, and long-term partnership. My goal is to help clients move forward with confidence; knowing they have a dedicated advisor who truly understands their needs and is invested in their success.
My professional journey has always been rooted in supporting people. In previous client-facing roles, I collaborated closely with individuals to solve problems, overcome challenges, and ensure they felt understood. These experiences shaped my empathetic approach to financial advising: one that prioritizes listening, understanding, and building trust.
I work alongside a team of seasoned advisors, drawing on decades of combined insight to deliver well-rounded strategic support. This collaborative environment allows me to provide clients with both personalized attention and institutional strength.
With an Eastern European background and fluency in multiple languages, I deeply value cultural awareness and the role it plays in financial decision-making. I understand that every client brings a unique story, perspective, and set of goals. I take pride in crafting tailored strategies that reflect that individuality.
Education and empowerment are central to my practice. I strive not only to give sound advice, but to ensure clients understand the “why” behind every recommendation. I also embrace innovation, staying open to new tools and technologies that can enhance portfolio management and drive client outcomes.
At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to transparency, trust, and long-term partnership. My goal is to help clients move forward with confidence; knowing they have a dedicated advisor who truly understands their needs and is invested in their success.
Securities Agent: NJ, MN, MD, FL, TN, SC, NE, MO, WA, SD, OH, MS, VT, VI, IL, ID, HI, GA, CA, AR, NH, ME, LA, DC, WY, VA, IN, CT, WI, RI, ND, MT, MA, KY, DE, CO, UT, NY, NC, AK, PA, NV, MI, IA, AZ, AL, KS, WV, TX, PR, OR, OK, NM; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Victor Kurtz
Securities Agent: OR, AK, WY, MI, IL, GA, FL, CT, AZ, TX, NH, MA, ID, HI, CA, AL, TN, PA, NC, OH, VT, KS, CO, UT, NY, MS, VA, SC, NJ, WA, RI, NV, DE, MN, MD; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1288300
NMLS#: 1288300
Securities Agent: OR, AK, WY, MI, IL, GA, FL, CT, AZ, TX, NH, MA, ID, HI, CA, AL, TN, PA, NC, OH, VT, KS, CO, UT, NY, MS, VA, SC, NJ, WA, RI, NV, DE, MN, MD; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
About Michael Johnson
I offer a comprehensive approach to wealth management, providing a personalized plan to each client. I serve clients that are in all different phases of life. Regardless of where you are in the investment cycle, I believe financial success comes from proactive planning and having the discipline to follow through. As a former athlete and captain at the University of Washington basketball team I have learned success comes from setting goals and having the focus and patience to achieve them. There is a great amount of information pertaining to investing and financial planning out there, which can be overwhelming. I work closely with my clients to develop and implement a personalized financial plan, while helping them stay on course to achieve their financial goals.
Securities Agent: MI, IL, FL, NC, WA, OR, AK, CT, WY, TX, NM, NJ, MO, HI, AL, VA, SD, SC, NV, MS, MA, CO, CA, OH, NH, ID, AR, MN, IA, UT, RI, NY, MT, VT, TN, PA, KS, GA, DC, KY, DE, MD, LA, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Sarah Fiorelli
Sarah leads the client support group for The Newtown Legacy Group at Morgan Stanley, where she manages service and operations for the team's ultra-high-net-worth and private wealth clients. Clients and colleagues rely on her for precision: requests handled correctly the first time and nothing left to chance.
Before joining financial industry, Sarah was a ballerina. The discipline, attention to detail, and composure under pressure that ballet demands now define how she runs client service: exact, calm, and consistent.
Sarah is a mother of two.
Before joining financial industry, Sarah was a ballerina. The discipline, attention to detail, and composure under pressure that ballet demands now define how she runs client service: exact, calm, and consistent.
Sarah is a mother of two.
About Meagan Hall
Meagan earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Temple University. After graduation, she transitioned into financial services and joined The Vanguard Group as a Client Service Associate. In 2021, she came to Morgan Stanley as a Registered Client Service Associate. Meagan holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 66, and 9 licenses. Outside of work, she enjoys ceramics, cooking, and spending time with her family.
About Martha Kerns
Martha Kerns has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career as a receptionist and steadily advanced into roles including Regional Firm Service Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Client Service Associate. Martha holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 65, and 9/10 licenses, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and attending musicals.
About Sonia Figueroa
Sonia has been with Morgan Stanley for 25 years, supporting a range of Financial Advisors throughout her career. She is dedicated to strengthening client relationships and delivering operational, administrative, and account maintenance support. Outside of work, Sonia enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.
About David Schaeffer
David earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the Philly Advisor Service Team in 2025, he worked at SEI in the alternative investments space as a Senior Fund Accounting Analyst for two years and previously interned at Morgan Stanley. In his free time, David enjoys golfing, following sports, and spending time at the Jersey Shore.
Hear From My Clients
As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we knew we needed a financial advisor who understood that our approach to investing and planning needed to be different. Allie is confident, decisive and someone who immediately starting giving us advice. She and her team have become an important part of ours, helping us navigate both business and life’s financial decisions and ensuring our money is working smarter for our future. We’re incredibly grateful to have her in our corner.
Erica
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
We met Alicja Plonska 20 years ago very early in our retirement / financial planning process. Alicja impressed us with her knowledge and her spirit. We left the financial services firm we were with to join her and her team, and they have proven to be invaluable in helping us plan for our long term financial goals and stability. Alicja and her team work hard and smart to develop novel and innovative approaches to insuring our goals are met.
Tom
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
My family is the most important thing in my life, so trust and transparency are essential in any financial relationship. Alicja understands that caring for my family and our future is my highest priority. She has earned my trust through her responsiveness, communication and genuine understanding of what matters to me. Michal and Sarah provide tremendous support, and I have great confidence in the entire team and the care they provide my family.
Gian
Verified ClientSeptember 15, 2026
For nearly a decade, Allie and her team have helped me navigate the world of investing, organize my finances, and even allocate life resources for me and my family. She is always there when you need her and is quick to answer any question at the drop of a hat. She and Sarah are exemplars of customer service and trust. I can't imagine a world without them in my family's lives.
Omar
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
Working with Alicja has transformed our future. Alicja has been incredible to work with. Her trusted advice and counsel has helped us make good decisions and thrive in retirement. She has always been available when we needed to make any big financial decision. From navigating investments to managing long-term security, her guidance is always clear. We never feel left in the dark, knowing she is just a phone call away.
Don
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
We have been working with Alicja and her team for the last 15 years, through ups and downs in the market — including the 2008 financial crisis. She has always been responsive, clear, and honest with us, even when the news wasn't great. We trusted her with our life savings, and thanks to her guidance, we'll be able to retire comfortably and on our own terms. This is the kind of relationship with a financial advisor that we wish for everyone.
Wojciech
Verified ClientSeptember 15, 2026
Two years ago I retired. I don’t know if I would have been able to do it if I hadn’t been in Alicja’s capable hands. Over the years that she’s managed my money, she’s invested it so wisely that I’m now able to live a full life and travel. She’s taken time and explained things to me that overwhelm my mind, she has laid the numbers out for me in a way that I can feel confident about my spending decisions. And I’ve gotten to know her personally, which is such a joy in my life.
Amy
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
Working with my advisor, their team, and Morgan Stanley has been one of the best financial decisions I've made. They consistently provide thoughtful advice, outstanding service, and a level of attention that makes me feel like a top-priority client. Their guidance extends well beyond selecting investments, helping me think strategically about my overall financial picture and giving me confidence in the decisions that intersect with life's major milestones.
Matt
Verified ClientSeptember 20, 2026
Alicia is much more than a financial advisor to us; she is a trusted partner in helping us plan our future. From the very beginning, she took the time to understand our goals and has helped us build a clear path forward. As our lives have changed, she has been there every step of the way, offering thoughtful guidance and practical solutions. Her intelligence, compassion, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative thinking are second to none. We feel fortunate to work with her!
Ginger
Verified ClientSeptember 15, 2026
Working with Allie means wealth management, it is not limited to an investment advice or ideas exchange, or private investment access. We plan together. No decision is too small or too large, they all are incorporated and optimized. Both sides of my balance sheet are considered and managed as my goals and objective pivot.
Steve
Verified ClientSeptember 15, 2026
As head of Newtown Legacy Group, Alicja Plonska has assembled a team of talented professionals whose collective efforts exceed the sum of the parts. From my experience, this has resulted in the presentation of unique growth opportunities and alternative income offerings, remarkable risk managment, and the ability to see around the often confusing maze of financial corners in order to accomplish my goals. What I have found particularly appealing is that personal attention I have experienced.
Robert
Verified ClientSeptember 16, 2026
Alicja Plonska and her team are very knowldegable about the investment industry; their financial acumen is exeptional. At the same time, they are like family who understand my goals and needs and treat every interaction personally.. In fact, I have been so pleased with our relationship that I've referred my mother, and son and a colleague.
Lorraine
Verified ClientSeptember 22, 2026
Alicja has been incredible to work with and recommend her most highly to anyone who is looking for financial management advice. She is the consummate professional: extremely responsive to emails/calls, flexible in terms of setting up meetings that work for our schedules as two busy physicians, and most importantly proactive in terms of providing guidance for our portfolios.
Ariela
Verified ClientSeptember 22, 2026
Alicja was the first person I met when I visited Morgan Stanley several years ago, shortly after I assumed responsibility for overseeing my community’s reserve funds. Since that time Alicja has worked with me to develop financial planning that reflects the needs and goals of our community. Whenever I had a question or concern, she has been prompt, responsive and attentive to our particular circumstances. I look forward to continuing this professional relationship
Michael
Verified ClientSeptember 23, 2026
I have been working with Alicja for a number of years, and I couldn't be more pleased with the guidance and personal attention she has provided throughout the years.Alicja has taken the time to truly understand my goals, spending habits, lifestyle and plans for retirement. She has thoughtfully crafted a financial plan for me and continues to adjust it as my needs and circumstances change. Alicja is knowledgeable, responsive and always available when I have a question or need guidance.
Carolyn
Verified ClientSeptember 23, 2026
In retirement, we have focused on growing our finances through thoughtful decisions, with advisors who put our best interests first. After nearly ten years with Alicja as our advisor, we remain completely satisfied with her guidance. We are also grateful to her teammate, Sarah Fiorelli, whose practical support with the details has been invaluable in helping us carry out those decisions over the years.
Art
Verified ClientSeptember 23, 2026
Alicja and her team stand out for their responsiveness and their commitment to understand the whole client. They listen, adapt, and design strategies that fit our family's unique circumstances. Their expansive investment toolkit gives us options that align perfectly with our needs and priorities.
Erik
Verified ClientSeptember 23, 2026
I couldn't be happier with the guidance and service I've received from my financial advisor, Alicja Plonska. She is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and genuinely takes the time to understand my goals and priorities. I always feel confident knowing that my finances are being carefully managed and that I have someone | can trust to
help me make informed decisions. What I appreciate most is the personalized attention and the ability to explain complex financial matters.
Stephanie
Verified ClientSeptember 23, 2026
Testimonial(s) solicited by Morgan Stanley and provided by current client(s) at the time of publication. No compensation of any kind was provided in exchange for the client testimonial(s) presented. Client testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
5285589 3/2026
The Power of Partnerships
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
Lauren Akers
Private Banker
Mary Beth Powers
Trust Specialist
About Lauren Akers
Lauren Akers is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Pennsylvania.
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.
Lauren began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 with the Home Loans Division. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Credit Analyst at PHH Mortgage.
Lauren is a graduate of Rider University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She and her family currently reside in Chesterfield, New Jersey.
Outside of the office, Lauren dedicates her time to her family and several volunteer activities. She also enjoys spending time with her 2 kitties, cooking, baking, reading, gardening, shopping, traveling, and going to the beach. Lauren remains active by exercising and participating in 5K runs.
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.
Lauren began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2013 with the Home Loans Division. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Credit Analyst at PHH Mortgage.
Lauren is a graduate of Rider University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She and her family currently reside in Chesterfield, New Jersey.
Outside of the office, Lauren dedicates her time to her family and several volunteer activities. She also enjoys spending time with her 2 kitties, cooking, baking, reading, gardening, shopping, traveling, and going to the beach. Lauren remains active by exercising and participating in 5K runs.
NMLS#: 1457897
About Mary Beth Powers
Mary Beth Powers is Executive Director and Trust Specialist for Morgan Stanley covering the New York Metro region, responsible for presenting Morgan Stanley’s third-party trustee partner platform to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Financial Advisors, clients and prospects. Leveraging the capabilities of our trust company partners, Mary Beth assists to identify appropriate fiduciary solutions, which are essential to the management, preservation and transfer of accumulated wealth. This process includes coordination with the client’s financial, legal and tax advisors to ensure proper trust planning implementation.
Mary Beth has worked in the trust and estate services industry for over thirty years, primarily handling trust new business opportunities. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Mary Beth spent ten years as a senior vice president and regional trust specialist with Citigroup Trust in NYC.
Mary Beth received a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey and is Series 7 and 63 licensed. She resides with her husband and family in Blauvelt, New York.
Mary Beth has worked in the trust and estate services industry for over thirty years, primarily handling trust new business opportunities. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Mary Beth spent ten years as a senior vice president and regional trust specialist with Citigroup Trust in NYC.
Mary Beth received a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey and is Series 7 and 63 licensed. She resides with her husband and family in Blauvelt, New York.
Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trusts, estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley does not accept appointments, nor will it act as a trustee, but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Trusts are not necessarily appropriate for all clients. There are risks and considerations which may outweigh any potential benefits. Establishing a trust will incur fees and expenses which may be substantial. Trusts often incur ongoing administrative fees and expenses such as the services of a corporate trustee, attorney, or tax professional.
Trust services are provided by third parties who are not affiliated with Morgan Stanley. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates are the provider of such trust services and will not have any input or responsibility concerning a client’s eligibility for, or the terms and conditions associated with these trust services. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates shall be responsible for any advice or services provided by the unaffiliated third parties. Morgan Stanley or its affiliates may participate in transactions on a basis separate from the referral of clients to these third parties and may receive compensation in connection with referrals made to them.
Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trusts, estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley does not accept appointments, nor will it act as a trustee, but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Trusts are not necessarily appropriate for all clients. There are risks and considerations which may outweigh any potential benefits. Establishing a trust will incur fees and expenses which may be substantial. Trusts often incur ongoing administrative fees and expenses such as the services of a corporate trustee, attorney, or tax professional.
Trust services are provided by third parties who are not affiliated with Morgan Stanley. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates are the provider of such trust services and will not have any input or responsibility concerning a client’s eligibility for, or the terms and conditions associated with these trust services. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates shall be responsible for any advice or services provided by the unaffiliated third parties. Morgan Stanley or its affiliates may participate in transactions on a basis separate from the referral of clients to these third parties and may receive compensation in connection with referrals made to them.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
This is a video content
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
Article Image
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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
Article Image
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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
Article Image
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
Article Image
Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Alicja (Allie) Plonska today.
1Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
8Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
9Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
12Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
14Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
15Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
16Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
17Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
18Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
4Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
8Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
9Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
10When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
11When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
12Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
14Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
15Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
16Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
17Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
18Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
Testimonial(s) solicited by Morgan Stanley and provided by current client(s) at the time of publication. No compensation of any kind was provided in exchange for the client testimonial(s) presented. Client testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients and are not a guarantee of future performance or success.
Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
CRC 4665150 (8/2025), 4763067 (9/2025)
