Norma Manjarrez
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(650) 856-4549(650) 856-4549
Atif Siddiqi
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(650) 496-4279(650) 496-4279
Toll-Free:
(800) 388-4930(800) 388-4930
My Mission Statement
Committed to building relationships with individuals and institutions through personalized financial planning, to create a detailed roadmap toward helping achieve their goals.
My Story and Services
Atif brings over 25 years of expertise in financial services, based in Silicon Valley he works with many clients with workplace wealth through stock plans. Focusing on strategies to diversify out of concentrated stock positions. He offers comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and families, while also advising institutional clients on optimizing their assets, 401(k) plans, and implementing financial wellness programs. He works extensively with foundations, endowments, and boards, leveraging his deep understanding of the complexities involved in managing institutional investments.
As a Portfolio Management Director; Atif is authorized to manage discretionary portfolios through Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Management Program.
Atif graduated with a BA Honors in International Management from Middlesex University in London, England. He lives in the bay area with his wife and three children.
As a Portfolio Management Director; Atif is authorized to manage discretionary portfolios through Morgan Stanley’s Portfolio Management Program.
Atif graduated with a BA Honors in International Management from Middlesex University in London, England. He lives in the bay area with his wife and three children.
Securities Agent: WA, UT, TX, TN, OR, OH, NY, NV, MT, IL, ID, FL, CA, AZ, NC, VA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1274541
NMLS#: 1274541
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Six-step Approach
Step 1: Discovery
Understanding what the client needs through deep conversation and relationship building.
Step 2: Roadmap
I outline my clients' priorities as it applies to their lifegoals, including those that fall outside of investment management.
Step 3: Research
I leverage the resources of Morgan Stanley — a leading global firm — as well as conducting outside research to help clients move towards their goals.
Step 4: Planning
I will develop and review a sound financial strategy based on your needs, current asset allocation, risk tolerance and future goals - including education, retirement and other contributing factors.
Step 5: Managing
I consistently monitor and manage my clients' discretionary accounts in accordance with changing market conditions as well as their changing needs.
Step 6: Checking In
Keep clients up to date through regular reviews and applying changes as necessary to accommodate their needs and shifts in priority. This often involves looking into the future and planning now for how to involve the next generation.
Women In Transition
Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment. As your Financial Advisor, I can help you navigate the complexities of working in a high-pressure environment and remaining on track to reach your financial goals through investments, outside business opportunities and risk management.
The Evolution of Women & Wealth
How can women achieve better outcomes for their portfolios, their families, their businesses and themselves? What does it really mean to empower women investors? Our Head of Private Wealth Management, Elizabeth Dennis, discusses these questions further, sharing experience and perspective on women and wealth.
Taking Care of Your Finances After Divorce or Death of a Spouse
Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.
A Women's Guide to Life & Money
There's no doubt about it—women face a unique set of financial challenges. From planning for a longer life expectancy and caregiving duties, to navigating the delicate balance of professional aspirations and a thriving family life, "having it all" is easier said than done.
Women & Wealth: Planning For Your Financial Future
Armed with education and a plan, women can feel more confident about their financial goals and how they'll achieve them.
Modern Wealth Tools
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
eDelivery
Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
Total Tax 365
Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. 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.
Digital Vault
Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
Socially Responsible Investing
Our Investing with Impact platform has designed a proprietary process to identify your impact priorities and match them with one of our 360+ investment strategies or customizable portfolio solutions across asset classes, to tailor your portfolio and monitor both financial and impact results over time.
Security Center
Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
Financial Planning
Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that's adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
Who and What is a Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation?
Morgan Stanley Workplace Advisors - Equity Compensation are financial advisors who receive dedicated training and education on company specific plans to service their clients' needs. These designated advisors can help you determine how your equity compensation fits into your overall goals and financial strategy; they utilize the resources and tools of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management including goals based strategies, personalized financial plans and customized solutions.
Workplace Advisors - Equity Compensation are positioned to service and educate on the full suite of workplace benefits and can help you address questions related to grants/awards, vesting events, restricted stock units, and more. Some common types of equity compensation include: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Companies may offer a combination of equity compensation offerings to employees. For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture and since everyone's situation is unique, a Morgan Stanley Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation can help create a plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals.
Workplace Advisors - Equity Compensation are positioned to service and educate on the full suite of workplace benefits and can help you address questions related to grants/awards, vesting events, restricted stock units, and more. Some common types of equity compensation include: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Companies may offer a combination of equity compensation offerings to employees. For many, equity in their company is an important piece of their full financial picture and since everyone's situation is unique, a Morgan Stanley Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation can help create a plan that caters specifically to your needs and goals.
Equity Compensation 101
When you own company equity, you become a shareholder in your company. Equity programs vary widely, so it's important to understand the details and how it fits into your financial plan.
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Stock Options
Stock options gives the employee the right, not the obligation, to purchase shares at a fixed price. There are two types of stock options - incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options. These options show large differences in their tax treatment.
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Another way for employees to gain ownership interest in the company, restricted stock units are a promise to deliver shares of company stock to the holder upon vesting.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
An optional benefit offered by select companies, an employee stock purchase program allows employees to purchase company stock at a discount to the current market price.
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1400 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
US
Direct:
(650) 496-4279(650) 496-4279
Toll-Free:
(800) 388-4930(800) 388-4930
Fax:
(650) 493-6647(650) 493-6647
1400 Page Mill Road
PAlo Alto, CA 94304
US
Meet My Team
About Norma Manjarrez
Norma oversees all the operational aspects of the team. She helps new clients transition into the practice, services all client accounts and is often the primary point of contact for clients’ day-to-day administrative needs. Norma independently develops and implements procedures to help meet the logistical and direct needs of clients and team members.
Norma has been in the investment services business since 1998. She is a Bay Area native and she enjoys the beach and being with her husband, Giovanni, their four children and their dog. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family.
Norma has been in the investment services business since 1998. She is a Bay Area native and she enjoys the beach and being with her husband, Giovanni, their four children and their dog. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family.
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
Thomas Chi
Private Banker
About Thomas Chi
Thomas Chi is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in California.
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.
Thomas began his career in financial services in 2007, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Citigold Relationship Manager at Citibank.
Thomas is a graduate of California State University at East Bay, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Corporate Management. He lives in Redwood Shores, California. Outside of the office, Thomas enjoys mentoring, golfing, playing pickleball, traveling and engaging in board games with his family.
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.
Thomas began his career in financial services in 2007, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Citigold Relationship Manager at Citibank.
Thomas is a graduate of California State University at East Bay, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Corporate Management. He lives in Redwood Shores, California. Outside of the office, Thomas enjoys mentoring, golfing, playing pickleball, traveling and engaging in board games with his family.
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Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
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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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Atif Siddiqi today.
1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
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 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.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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 trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
8Morgan 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.
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:
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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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame 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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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
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 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.
6Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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 trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
8Morgan 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.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame 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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
