Dawn Lacy
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(512) 469-3438(512) 469-3438
Angela Caffey
First Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Wealth Advisor
Direct:
(512) 469-3492(512) 469-3492
My Mission Statement
Through thoughtful planning, tailored strategies, and a deep commitment to each client's journey, I help individuals and families build confidence in their financial future. Whether preparing for retirement or managing investments, my goal is to provide guidance that brings clarity and confidence.
My Story
Angela Caffey is a seasoned Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Austin, Texas, with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. Originally from Midland, Texas, Angela is easily recognized by her charming southern drawl and her deep connection to her Texas roots. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in 1995, and as a die-hard Aggie fan, she proudly supports her alma mater in all things Aggie.
Throughout her career, Angela has built a reputation for her strategic approach to managing risk while delivering tax-efficient returns for her clients. She works closely with clients’ accountants and attorneys to simplify their financial lives, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are addressed. Her investment process gives clients access to world-class professionals, cutting-edge trading platforms, and a wide range of investment options. Additionally, she is licensed in Group 1 Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities, and Long-Term Care Insurance, which allows her to offer a broad spectrum of services to her clients.
Outside of her professional life, Angela has an outgoing and competitive spirit, which she channels into her love for outdoor activities and a wide range of board and domino games. She never misses an opportunity to play Craps at the casino, and she has a passion for traveling to sunny destinations, whether by plane or cruise ship. Her black Labrador, Luke, may bark loudly but is truly a gentle giant, adding warmth and joy to her home.
With a career at Morgan Stanley that spans from 1998 to the present, Angela’s clients trust her not only for her deep expertise and commitment to their financial well-being, but also for her personal dedication to helping them navigate and grow their financial futures.
Throughout her career, Angela has built a reputation for her strategic approach to managing risk while delivering tax-efficient returns for her clients. She works closely with clients’ accountants and attorneys to simplify their financial lives, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are addressed. Her investment process gives clients access to world-class professionals, cutting-edge trading platforms, and a wide range of investment options. Additionally, she is licensed in Group 1 Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities, and Long-Term Care Insurance, which allows her to offer a broad spectrum of services to her clients.
Outside of her professional life, Angela has an outgoing and competitive spirit, which she channels into her love for outdoor activities and a wide range of board and domino games. She never misses an opportunity to play Craps at the casino, and she has a passion for traveling to sunny destinations, whether by plane or cruise ship. Her black Labrador, Luke, may bark loudly but is truly a gentle giant, adding warmth and joy to her home.
With a career at Morgan Stanley that spans from 1998 to the present, Angela’s clients trust her not only for her deep expertise and commitment to their financial well-being, but also for her personal dedication to helping them navigate and grow their financial futures.
Securities Agent: NY, AR, UT, WA, FL, CO, VA, NE, CA, TX, MI, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265071
NMLS#: 1265071
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Valuable Tools and Resources
Please find below a collection of resources we have assembled to add more context to the topic areas frequently touched upon in my practice. I have included links where available and hope you will return often to learn more about these items that impact your financial picture.
Intergenerational Wealth Planning
Wealthy families are more than investment accounts and trust. They are comprised of people who feel all the affections, fears, and resentments that underpin human relationships- here playing out under the stress of dealing with complex challenges that less wealthy families seldom have to face.
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Financial Literacy
Financial literacy means being equipped with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of your life. No matter your current priorities a strong financial literacy foundation can help you meet your goals.
Financial Literacy for Any Stage of Your Life
Total Tax 365 Video
Total Tax 365 is our full spectrum of year round, tax management solutions, tailored to help you mitigate tax drag in your portfolio.
Total Tax 365 Video
Market Insights
Explore the latest ideas on investing from Morgan Stanley.
View Morgan Stanley Insights
Reserved Offers
Exclusive offers to keep Reserved Clients and their families safe and engaged. Offers span across such categories as dining, health & wellness, travel, entertainment, and more.
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2025 Tax Tables
This helpful resource outlines the 2025 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
View Tax Tables HereWorking With You
1. Getting to Know You
I take the time to fully understand you and your family- from your financial concerns and fears to your big-picture goals. We will talk about what you need your money to accomplish for you, and thoroughly review your current situation and any unique circumstances.
2. Developing a Financial Plan
Taking your specific tax and legal considerations into account, I will form a plan to address your goals. I will discuss estate planning and insurance strategies to protect against the unknown, and present investment options that assume an appropriate amount of risk given your time horizon and objectives.
3. Implementation
After comprehensive due diligence and an analysis of expected results across different market scenarios. We will select strategies from Morgan Stanley's expansive investment platform to carry out your plan.
4. Monitoring Your Progress
We will check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio and measure our trajectory towards your goals. As your financial and family needs change, we will ensure your strategy adapts accordingly.
Tools to Help Simplify Your Financial Management
Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact, and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We bring the resources of Morgan Stanley to the table, with time tested strategies for problem solving, portfolio management and guide our clients with life-long planning tools. We work closely with our clients other professional advisors- such as CPAs and Estate Planning attorneys- to help build and implement their plans for financial success.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity. Features include paperless documents, bill pay and secure account management.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Total Wealth View
With full visibility of your assets and liabilities all in one place, you and your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor can obtain a comprehensive view of your total wealth1 to help you track your goals or to start planning for your future using cutting-edge technology. Once your external accounts are added, you can benefit from: convenient access, more informed wealth planning, and safer and more secure data access.
View Our Client Guide
eDelivery
eDelivery on Morgan Stanley Online and Mobile App allows client to easily and securely view, download and print their account documents.
Learn More Here
eSign
Sign is a paperless alternative to the traditional means to obtain signatures from clients on paperwork. Clients are able to access eSign packages and sign paperwork from any computer and internet-enabled mobile device.
For More Details
Digital Vault
Digital Vault lets you easily and conveniently manage and share life’s most important documents, such as financial statements, authorizations, tax filings, and other relevant files.
For More InformationLocation
301 Congress Avenue
Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
US
Direct:
(512) 469-3492(512) 469-3492
Fax:
(512) 765-9168(512) 765-9168
Meet My Team
About Dawn Lacy
Dawn Lacy is a Portfolio Associate at Morgan Stanley in Austin, Texas. She is committed to delivering a high level of service and personalized solutions to Angela Caffey and her clients. A born and raised Texan, Dawn grew up in South Texas and moved to College Station to attend Texas A&M University. After receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Marketing, Dawn spent 11 years in Houston with Merrill Lynch before coming to Morgan Stanley in Austin in 2006. Dawn is married with two sons and enjoys watching sports and boating on Lake LBJ.
Education
Bachelor of Arts 1993
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Business Experience
2006-Present: Morgan Stanley
1995-2006: Merrill Lynch
Licenses
Series 7-General Securities Representative
Series 63-Uniform State Exam
Series 65-Investment Advisory Agent
Series 31-Managed Futures & Commodities
Series 3-National Commodities & Futures Exam
Education
Bachelor of Arts 1993
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Business Experience
2006-Present: Morgan Stanley
1995-2006: Merrill Lynch
Licenses
Series 7-General Securities Representative
Series 63-Uniform State Exam
Series 65-Investment Advisory Agent
Series 31-Managed Futures & Commodities
Series 3-National Commodities & Futures Exam
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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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
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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
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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
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Angela Caffey today.
1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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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:
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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.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
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CRC 4665150 (8/2025)
