My Story and Services

Casey O’Connor works closely with his clients to help them create, implement and maintain comprehensive wealth management plans designed to achieve their specific financial goals. This Goals-Based wealth management approach starts with Casey getting to know you, the client, as well as possible to best understand the wants and needs of you and your families. Casey believes this process is essential to building long-term, productive relationships.

Casey joined the financial services industry in 2009 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2011, Casey has been recognized for his high level of service and has been named to Morgan Stanley’s Pacesetter’s Club in 2021, 2022, and 2023, a global recognition program for Financial Advisors who have demonstrated the highest professional standards and first-class client service.

Originally from Plattsburgh, NY, Casey has lived in Tampa for the past fourteen years. Casey and his wife Kait, sons Cal and Rhodes, and goldendoodle Biscuit currently reside in the Lake Carroll area. When not in the office, Casey enjoys spending time with family, golfing, traveling, and rooting for FSU and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Services Include
Securities Agent: OR, ME, PA, CT, SD, AZ, PR, NJ, NC, MA, HI, CA, TX, OH, MN, KS, SC, MT, WV, RI, OK, LA, KY, IA, FL, DE, AR, WY, WA, VT, UT, NM, WI, TN, MI, IN, MO, GA, CO, AL, VA, NV, NH, MD, IL, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282593
CA Insurance License #: 0K68783
AR Insurance License #: 17803086
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Our Five-Step Process

Our tailored approach to manage your wealth revolves around working together to achieve your financial dreams. We will build a lasting relationship meant to help navigate unique financial challenges, helping you make informed decisions about building wealth.
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    1. Introductory Call
    We value getting to know our clients on a personal level. Our first call is to introduce ourselves and understand your unique personal background. After presenting the value we'll add, we can schedule a follow up meeting to get to understand your entire financial background.
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    2. Understanding You Meeting
    During this meeting we will get to understand your current situation financially, as well as your objectives. The goal of this conversation is to dive deeper into your unique circumstance for us to define the following steps to help you achieve your goals.
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    3. Analysis & Plan Development
    This is our time to utilize the information you have provided and our modern wealth management tools to develop a unique strategy. Our strategies are always personalized to provide recommendations to help you grow, preserve, and transfer your wealth.
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    4. Presentation & Implementation
    For this step, we will present the personalized plans that are designed to work towards the objectives we had set. Once you understand and approve the strategy, we will take the necessary steps to open accounts with Morgan Stanley and start to implement our investment plan.
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    Continued Service
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As we begin to implement each strategy we also want to continue to provide top tier attention to stay on top of those financial objectives and maintain a strong relationship with you.

Redefining Wealth in the 21st Century

As your life and career evolve, so do your goals. We help you answer critical financial questions, adapting your strategy to reflect new priorities in your life and any significant changes in the marketplace. Here are just some of the questions we help our clients answer every day.
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    Financial Planning
    Life is constantly changing and I have so many things I want to do with my life. How does my approach with one of them impact all of them?
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    Retirement Planning
    Have I saved enough for retirement so I can maintain my current lifestyle without worrying I’ll run out of money? What is the best way to re-invest my 401(k) when I get ready to leave my company and retire?
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    Estate Planning Strategy
    How do I balancing leaving a lasting legacy with providing help for those who are important to me now?
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    Professional Portfolio Management
    I have a portfolio with many investments that I don't understand. How can one investment strategy balance them all?
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    Managing Your Risk
    Life’s risks can reveal themselves in many ways – from loss of life to loss of health. How do I protect myself and my family from life’s unknowns?
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    Asset Organization
    I have assets spread across multiple organizations and platforms. How do I get organized and simplify my financial life?

Monthly Outlooks & Updates

We strive to simplify complex financial ideas into a digestible format so that our clients can truly understand the work which goes into planning for their financial future and livelihood. We are firm believers in providing our clients with as many resources as possible so that they may stay informed on the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. The resources below provide in-depth analysis on current market events and finance topics that are affecting the business world today.
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    Global Investment Committee on the Markets Monthly Report
    A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee’s market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape. Check out the latest edition below:
    Read the monthly report here
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    Reserved Living & Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
    Learn more here
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    Elder Estate Planning
    Talking with a parent about estate planning is never easy. Here are several conversation starters that can help adult children and their parents’ plan.
    Read more here

Location

100 N Tampa St
Ste 3000
Tampa, FL 33602
US
Direct:
(813) 227-2147(813) 227-2147
Toll-Free:
(800) 282-0655(800) 282-0655
Fax:
(813) 377-3532(813) 377-3532
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.
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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

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6The 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.

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7Morgan 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.
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.

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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Investors 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.

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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)