Brian Guy
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(574) 251-9107(574) 251-9107
Toll-Free:
(800) 322-2425(800) 322-2425
My Mission Statement
I provide personalized financial advice, retirement planning, and portfolio management tailored to your individual goals and needs.
My Story and Services
For my entire career the foundation to my success has been putting my clients first and working with them to develop a plan to achieve financial security. “Financial Security” is a vague term that means different things to different people, but is at the core of what most clients are striving to achieve. I have a firm belief that long term financial success is not about what the market is doing this week, this month, or this year. Long term financial success, and ultimately financial security, comes from diligence, patience, persistence, sacrifice and the ability to see the big picture even when the events of the day make it hard to remain focused on the long term objective. Helping my clients to define and work toward their financial goals and helping them to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes, which can derail the best laid plans, provides me with tremendous professional satisfaction. I have great appreciation for the faith and trust that each client has placed in me and do my best to provide honest, unbiased, objective advice as we work toward achieving their objectives.
Securities Agent: PA, NV, MO, VA, TN, AR, LA, SC, KY, MD, MA, AZ, OR, NY, IL, TX, MT, NJ, DE, OH, MI, CO, MN, IN, IA, GA, WI, NC, FL, CA, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2252111
NMLS#: 2252111
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Investor Resources
I understand that your specific circumstances may require unique solutions. I have a deep understanding of market trends and the global economic landscape. I can give you objective, understandable advice, so you can invest with confidence.
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance various aspects 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.
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance various aspects 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.
GIC Weekly Research Report
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Thoughts On The Market Podcast
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Goals Based Planning
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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.
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Our main objective is simply to get you to where you want to go. With our process, we are able to create and implement solutions tailored to your specific needs in order to help you achieve current and future goals.
1. Establish Financial Objectives
We start with a conversation to understand your entire financial picture. We work with you to establish a realistic set of objectives based on your financial goals, time horizon, liquidity needs and tolerance to volatility and risk.
2. Define Investment Strategy
Our team works with you to assess various scenarios and advise you on the appropriate strategies designed to meet those goals. We develop an investment strategy designed to help produce optimal portfolio performance: strive to seek the highest potential return consistent with the strategy’s level of risk when possible.
3. Evaluate and Select Investments
We look across multiple accounts and products to identify the combination that helps you invest tax efficiently and meet your spending needs. We leverage the global resources of Morgan Stanley to select investments to implement your personal strategy.
4. Ongoing Review Process
Together we will review of your financial situation periodically with the ability to recommend adjustments according to your needs, life events and changing market conditions. You have the ability to track your portfolio’s performance relative to your stated objectives—and modify the portfolio on a discretionary basis as your needs and circumstances change over time.
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Private banking at Morgan Stanley is a comprehensive wealth management service designed to meet the financial need of clients. Private banking is designed to help clients grow and preserve their wealth over the long term. Below are some resources that can help you develop strategies to assist your financial needs. We have provided links to these materials and hope you will return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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Morgan Stanley's Liquidity Access Line (LAL) is a flexible financing solution that allows clients to access the value of their investment portfolios without the need to sell securities or other assets. The LAL offers clients a revolving line of credit, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including personal and business expenses, real estate purchases, or investment opportunities.
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Ultra-High Net Worth
As an Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) client, you may be eligible for customized lending solutions. UHNW clients can experience flexible, convenient and cost-effective borrowing options.
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CashPlus
CashPlus is a tool that allows you to have a modern alternative to banking. With CashPlus feel free to access your cash anytime and anywhere. It is an easy way to manage your account online.
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Morgan Stanley Amex Cards
Morgan Stanley offers a range of American Express (Amex) cards to its clients, providing a variety of benefits and rewards. These cards are designed to meet the needs of Morgan Stanley clients, offering features such as cash back, travel rewards, and premium perks. With a variety of options to choose from, clients can select the card that best fits their needs and preferences.
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Morgan Stanley, a leading financial services firm, provides home loans to customers looking to purchase a home or refinance a home. Experience the range of options that are available to you.
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Client Service Team
Jill McHenry - Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(574) 251-9106(574) 251-9106
Email:Jill.McHenry@morganstanley.com
Brian Guy, Portfolio Management Director - Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(574) 251-9107(574) 251-9107
Email:Brian.Guy@morganstanley.com
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Brian Guy spent his entire career at Wells Fargo. In November 2018, after 26 years at Wells Fargo, Brian had the opportunity to come to Morgan Stanley and serve as a Financial Advisor. Brian was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and is designated a Portfolio Management Director. He attended Indiana University-Bloomington and graduated from the school of business with a finance degree in 1992.
For over 30 years the foundation of Brian’s success has been working with clients to develop a plan to achieve financial security. This requires a firm understanding of each client’s comprehensive situation—everything from the financial ‘inventory’ to personal needs and goals. In addition to Brian’s decades of experience, having a relationship with Brian allows you to access the experience, intellectual capital, and vast resources of Morgan Stanley.
As a Portfolio Management Director Brian is responsible for managing client portfolios to match each client’s objectives and risk tolerance. This includes selecting the investments, ensuring proper diversification, making tactical portfolio adjustments, and managing the overall asset allocation for each portfolio.
Brian is an avid hockey fan. He has played since the age of 4 and continues to play in the area men’s league during the winter months while enjoying golf during the summer months. Brian and his wife, Leah, were married in 2015 at Arista Winery in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma county. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic they had returned to Arista for each anniversary and hope to return soon for this annual tradition in wine country. Currently they spend most of their ‘free’ time focused on their 4 year old son, Charlie.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
For over 30 years the foundation of Brian’s success has been working with clients to develop a plan to achieve financial security. This requires a firm understanding of each client’s comprehensive situation—everything from the financial ‘inventory’ to personal needs and goals. In addition to Brian’s decades of experience, having a relationship with Brian allows you to access the experience, intellectual capital, and vast resources of Morgan Stanley.
As a Portfolio Management Director Brian is responsible for managing client portfolios to match each client’s objectives and risk tolerance. This includes selecting the investments, ensuring proper diversification, making tactical portfolio adjustments, and managing the overall asset allocation for each portfolio.
Brian is an avid hockey fan. He has played since the age of 4 and continues to play in the area men’s league during the winter months while enjoying golf during the summer months. Brian and his wife, Leah, were married in 2015 at Arista Winery in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma county. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic they had returned to Arista for each anniversary and hope to return soon for this annual tradition in wine country. Currently they spend most of their ‘free’ time focused on their 4 year old son, Charlie.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets.
Securities Agent: PA, NV, MO, VA, TN, AR, LA, SC, KY, MD, MA, AZ, OR, NY, IL, TX, MT, NJ, DE, OH, MI, CO, MN, IN, IA, GA, WI, NC, FL, CA, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2252111
NMLS#: 2252111
Location
4100 Edison Lakes Pkwy
Ste 200
Mishawaka, IN 46545
US
Direct:
(574) 251-9107(574) 251-9107
Toll-Free:
(800) 322-2425(800) 322-2425
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
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
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- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
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.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG 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.
5Structured 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.
6Morgan 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.
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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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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.
4The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG 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.
5Structured 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.
6Morgan 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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