My Story and Services

When you work hard for your career and family, you deserve to feel confident about your financial future. But that can be difficult – especially when you're nearing retirement, handling your finances for the first time, or busy with other passions. Maybe you're looking to generate income after your career, secure a nest egg for your children, or explore philanthropic opportunities. Whatever your goal, I can help you reach it.

My practice is centered around three key principles:

  • Experience –– I've worked with many of my clients for over two decades. I've guided them through all different phases of their lives, and through the market's ups and downs. I pride myself on being a lifelong resource.
  • Family Values –– Integrity. Trust. Empathy. After many years working as a father-daughter team with my dad, I keep these family values at the forefront of my practice.
  • Comprehensive Service –– As your advisor, I'm here for you whenever and however you need me. Whether your concerns are big or small, straightforward or complex: I'm always just a call away

Throughout my career, I've always believed in doing things the right way, for the right reasons. As a testament to that longstanding commitment, I received Morgan Stanley's Golden Shovel Award in my very first year as an advisor. It's an award that recognizes how I built my business: by going above and beyond to help my clients in any way I can.

For a second opinion about your current investments or to talk about your goals, please call me at (502) 394-4056.

Services Include
Securities Agent: CA, KY, VA, NC, TN, RI, NY, IN, FL, MI, WA, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2129871
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of my 26 years in the industry, it’s that for a financial plan to be successful, it has to be specific to you and your objectives. That’s why I begin by listening. I want to get to know you as a person. What are your goals? What keeps you up at night? Where do you see yourself and your family five, ten, and even twenty years down the road?

Once I develop a deep understanding of your life goals, then I devise a set of clear financial objectives. For some of my clients, this means starting from scratch. For others, it means adjusting strategies they already have in place. The kind of financial plans I design are comprehensive: they aim to protect you from risk and unforeseeable obstacles without sacrificing opportunities for growth.

At the end of the day, I consider my clients friends. I want you to feel comfortable asking me questions and seeking out my advice. That’s why I don’t rely on jargon. I want you to trust that I’m always here for you and your family––to help simplify and secure your financial life.
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    1. Introductory Call
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    2. Get To Know You Meeting
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    3. Analysis & Plan Development
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    4. Implementation
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    5. Ongoing Service
Your legacy is the opportunity to pass on the material rewards of your life in the way that best fulfills your goals and reflects your values. Touching the future in this way can only be accomplished by thoughtful planning.
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    Retirement Planning
    Leading up to and through retirement, my team helps you identity the most appropriate ways to get the income you need and helps ensure you are on track to achieve for financial goals.
    A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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    Investment Management
    Our team takes care of your retirement accounts and other investments based on your comfort level with risk and your current tax circumstances, tailoring your financial strategy to your unique situation, needs. and goals.
    How to Plan Instead of Panic During Volatile
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    Estate & Trust Planning
    Regardless of your current financial circumstances, it is crucial to have a backup plan for your money. We regularly review your finances with you and coordinates with your estate attorney to help ensure that we meet your wishes in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
    Preparing for Your Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney
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    Cash Management and Lending Services
    The driving force behind any business is cash. Whether
    it's access to capital or managing accounts receivable
    and accounts payable, we can help you review the strategies you have in place and where appropriate, provide you with alternatives to consider.
    Learn more about Cash Management Solutions
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    Education Planning
    There are many options and considerations for each stage of education expense planning. We will cover the basics to help inform you of the various strategies for your situation and create a plan best suited for your loved ones.
    Learn more about Education Planning
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    Generational Wealth Planning
    Being empowered with the knowledge to make smart financial decisions during every stage of life is key to preserving wealth through the next generations.. Discussing family finances is especially important with adult children, no matter their age. It's not always easy, but starting the conversation is a key step in long-term wealth planning.
    Financial Literacy for Any Stage in Life
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    Donor Advised Funds
    There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be tax-efficient and can help maximize your impact.
    Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
Timely market commentary, thought leadership and Morgan Stanley tools to help guide your investment decisions.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    Access your account wherever, whenever using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online from the convenience of your phone.
    MSO Features
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    Digital Vault
    The digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile app allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Learn more about Digital Vault
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    Total Wealth View
    The ability to view all of your assets and liabilities together, whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere, enables us to advise with your entire financial picture in mind.
    Learn more about Total Wealth View
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
    Learn more about GPS
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    On The Markets
    Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Committee provides monthly updates.
    View the latest commentary
    View the latest commentary
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    GIC Weekly Research Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance, and fixed income.
    View the latest report
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    Thoughts on the Market
    With perspectives on the forces sharping 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.
    Check out the latest episode
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    MS Research
    Through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets and world economies, Morgan Stanley has earned its reputation as a leader in the field of investment research.
    View the latest insights
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    2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
    Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China’s underperformance restrains emerging markets.
    2025 Global Economic Outlook
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    2025 Investment Outlook: Get Ready to Pivot
    A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.
    2025 Investment Outlook

Upcoming Firm Events

We hope you will join us for this upcoming event.

U.S. Policy Pulse: Trump 2.0 and the Markets

DATE: February 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET

Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer, Lisa Shalett, on Tuesday, February 25, for a conversation with Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing, Ellen Zentner, and Head of U.S. Public Policy, Monica Guerra, on the top policy and regulatory actions that could impact investors in the months ahead.

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(800) 966-4617(800) 966-4617
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Wealth Management
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After 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.

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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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Carey E Wilcox today.
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