Ash Minor
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(704) 442-3438(704) 442-3438
My Mission Statement
Your goals. Your Values. Our guidance.
About Me
Over the years, it has brought me great satisfaction seeing clients achieve their goals for their wealth. To that end, I serve as a disciplined professional competent in advising clients to help organize their financial lives; to build confidence in having a stress-tested plan in place and to have clarity on topics ranging from the management of day-to-day finances all the way to making life-changing financial decisions.
Originally from Silver Spring, MD, I relocated to Charlotte, NC, in 1997 where I attended UNC-Charlotte, earning my degree from the nationally-accredited Belk College of Business. During that time, I enhanced my global view by studying abroad in Costa Rica where I became proficient in Spanish. Today, I focus my passion, capabilities and experience on guiding individuals, families and business owners through a detailed planning process encompassing Goals-based Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Portfolio Design, and Risk Management. I hold the following FINRA licenses: Series 7, 66, and 31, as well as Life and Health insurance, Medicare Supplement & Long Term Care. I am also a certified Notary Public.
Outside of my career, I am proud of having served as a Troop Leader in my son's Boy Scout Troop where he recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; I take heart in helping mold our next generation of leaders in becoming responsible, upstanding citizens prepared for the road in life ahead. Over the years, carrying out my faith in the form of annual church-building mission trips has enriched my spirit. I am also actively involved in Rotary International where I served as President of my local club; giving back to my community and volunteering my time and resources in service to others is of great importance to me.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my family in the mountains of western North Carolina, kite boarding and taking to the open road on my motorcycle. I live outside of Charlotte, NC, with my wife, son and daughter; they are by far my most treasured assets.
Originally from Silver Spring, MD, I relocated to Charlotte, NC, in 1997 where I attended UNC-Charlotte, earning my degree from the nationally-accredited Belk College of Business. During that time, I enhanced my global view by studying abroad in Costa Rica where I became proficient in Spanish. Today, I focus my passion, capabilities and experience on guiding individuals, families and business owners through a detailed planning process encompassing Goals-based Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Portfolio Design, and Risk Management. I hold the following FINRA licenses: Series 7, 66, and 31, as well as Life and Health insurance, Medicare Supplement & Long Term Care. I am also a certified Notary Public.
Outside of my career, I am proud of having served as a Troop Leader in my son's Boy Scout Troop where he recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; I take heart in helping mold our next generation of leaders in becoming responsible, upstanding citizens prepared for the road in life ahead. Over the years, carrying out my faith in the form of annual church-building mission trips has enriched my spirit. I am also actively involved in Rotary International where I served as President of my local club; giving back to my community and volunteering my time and resources in service to others is of great importance to me.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my family in the mountains of western North Carolina, kite boarding and taking to the open road on my motorcycle. I live outside of Charlotte, NC, with my wife, son and daughter; they are by far my most treasured assets.
Services Include
- Wealth ManagementFootnote1
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote2
- AnnuitiesFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Business PlanningFootnote4
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote5
- Cash ManagementFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Financial PlanningFootnote8
- Life InsuranceFootnote9
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote10
- Retirement PlanningFootnote11
Securities Agent: HI, AL, VA, NY, AR, NC, IL, GA, DE, DC, TX, FL, SC, NM, AZ, WV, WA, MD, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1393623
NMLS#: 1393623
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That’s the motto of Rotary International that continues to resonate with me today as much as it did years ago when I first heard it. As important to our wellbeing as the notion of “Work~Life Balance” is this day and age, I seek out opportunities to balance all I do in my work life with my passions and pursuits outside of work including civic and faith-based involvement.
Union West Rotary
Rotary is the perfect outlet for someone looking to give of themselves to do good in their community (and the world, more broadly), while building relationships with like-minded people from all walks of life, all dedicated to the concept of “Service Above Self”. Each month, we partner with Food For Families, a local 501c3 that provides food to local families in need, to sort and pack food for delivery.
Church Building Mission Trips
Starting in 2018, I began traveling annually to Costa Rica with the international mission team at my local church to build churches. Think mixing and pouring concrete, laying cinder block, cutting rebar, etc; hot, noisy, dirty work. It couldn’t be any further from the day-to-day of my professional life, but I’m passionate about it and its possibly some of the most fulfilling work I’ve ever done. It truly fills my cup. Witnessing and contributing to an actual church growing from an empty lot to a lovely building with a thriving, grateful congregation is truly a personal life highlight for me and something I carry with me every day.
My Process:
1. Discover
We start with a conversation to gain a thorough understanding of your needs, lifestyle, and family as well as your goals for the future.
2. Advise
We work with you to develop portfolio strategies that help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.
3. Implement
We look across multiple accounts and products to help you implement solutions that are an appropriate fit for your strategy.
4. Track Progress
We help you monitor your progress as well as spending and savings to ensure your remain on track toward your goals.
Financial Planning
Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. We then use our perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
Wealth Management
We take a holistic approach to bring virtually all the aspects of your financial life together. We use our analysis and experience to develop a customized plan for you.
Retirement Planning
This is paramount and we strive to ensue a successful retirement. We bring intense focus on this process. You have worked hard to get where you are at. Now it is up to us to help you live the retirement you have always dreamed of.
401(k) Rollovers
Let's discuss your options regarding retirement accounts with previous employers.
Corporate Retirement Plans
We work with companies to develop and manage their corporate retirement plans. Let us bring our experience and resources to the table to help take this burden off of you.
Business Succession Planning
A lot of thought and planning go into a successful succession strategy. We can help you navigate the requirements of working with other professionals in addition to us to help achieve the results you want.
Estate Planning Strategies
Helping you achieve your goals for an efficient transfer of wealth to future generations or charities is an area where we have experience and resources to help you.
Lending Products
We have the ability to offer you or your business a wide variety of lending solutions.
Asset Management
Based on your goals, assets and input, we create an investment strategy tailored to your unique needs.
Business Planning
We can help you by sharing our experience in helping other business owners just like you. We have ideas and strategies to help you grow or sell your business.
VALUABLE TOOLS & RESOURCES:
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
GIC Weekly Research Report
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Morgan Stanley Online
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On The Markets Research Report
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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Online Security Center
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Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
Location
6805 Carnegie Blvd
Ste 400
Charlotte, NC 28211
US
Direct:
(704) 442-3438(704) 442-3438
Fax:
(704) 467-8667(704) 467-8667
Wealth Management
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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.
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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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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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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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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Ready to start a conversation? Contact Ash Minor 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.
2Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
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2Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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.
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.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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