Christine Ashmore
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Insurance Planning Director
Direct:
(214) 696-7115(214) 696-7115
My Mission Statement
We offer comprehensive wealth management while serving as our clients' advisors and stewards of their financial resources.
My Story and Services
For more than 16 years, Christine Ashmore has been helping manage the wealth and complexities of large families. She currently serves as Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Initially, Christine began her career in Transaction and Valuations Services at KPMG in 1996. Later, she was an advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Tolleson Wealth Management, and Annandale Capital.
Christine received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Community service is important to Christine and she is active within her community. Currently she sits on the board of The Kraddick Foundation, more commonly known as Kidd’s Kids. Previously she was a board member for Parish Episcopal School and Parish Episcopal School Endowment. During her time there, she also chaired the Trusteeship Committee for Parish Episcopal School and was a member of their Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, she was a Vestry member at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Christine and her husband, Andrew, reside in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas along with their two sons, Jack and Drew. As an avid runner, Christine enjoys hitting the trail every chance she gets.
Initially, Christine began her career in Transaction and Valuations Services at KPMG in 1996. Later, she was an advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Tolleson Wealth Management, and Annandale Capital.
Christine received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Community service is important to Christine and she is active within her community. Currently she sits on the board of The Kraddick Foundation, more commonly known as Kidd’s Kids. Previously she was a board member for Parish Episcopal School and Parish Episcopal School Endowment. During her time there, she also chaired the Trusteeship Committee for Parish Episcopal School and was a member of their Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, she was a Vestry member at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Christine and her husband, Andrew, reside in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas along with their two sons, Jack and Drew. As an avid runner, Christine enjoys hitting the trail every chance she gets.
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NMLS#: 821984
AR Insurance License #: 18518126
NMLS#: 821984
AR Insurance License #: 18518126
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The Behnke-Ashmore Group at Morgan Stanley
By working together we are better able to meet our client’s needs for sophisticated, confidential, and objective personal wealth management. We have succeeded in creating a family office like environment overseeing a family’s investment, financial planning, and charitable planning.
More importantly, we have focused on and have significant experience managing the financial affairs of high net-worth families. Our advice is based on a deep understanding of those with significant wealth and the opportunities and challenges that face them.
Investment management is the core service we offer; furthermore, our philosophy, process, and results are the strengths of our practice. Our advice is objective and focused on your best interests. We have access to some of the finest financial solutions, including investment managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Similarly, we offer access to comprehensive suite of customized lending options as well as cash management services.
From working with our clients we have come to understand how important it is for our families to define their legacies in order to pass on the family values to future generations. We are here to assist clients with implementing their legacy and evaluating the best way to carry out charitable intentions whether through direct gifts, a private foundation, or with a donor-advised fund.
More importantly, we have focused on and have significant experience managing the financial affairs of high net-worth families. Our advice is based on a deep understanding of those with significant wealth and the opportunities and challenges that face them.
Investment management is the core service we offer; furthermore, our philosophy, process, and results are the strengths of our practice. Our advice is objective and focused on your best interests. We have access to some of the finest financial solutions, including investment managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms. Similarly, we offer access to comprehensive suite of customized lending options as well as cash management services.
From working with our clients we have come to understand how important it is for our families to define their legacies in order to pass on the family values to future generations. We are here to assist clients with implementing their legacy and evaluating the best way to carry out charitable intentions whether through direct gifts, a private foundation, or with a donor-advised fund.
More About Me
For more than 16 years, Christine Ashmore has been helping manage the wealth and complexities of large families. She currently serves as Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley
Initially, Christine began her career in Transaction and Valuations Services at KPMG in 1996. Later, she was an advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Tolleson Wealth Management, and Annandale Capital.
Christine received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Community service is important to Christine and she is active within her community. Currently she sits on the board of The Kraddick Foundation, more commonly known as Kidd’s Kids. Previously she was a board member for Parish Episcopal School and Parish Episcopal School Endowment. During her time there, she also chaired the Trusteeship Committee for Parish Episcopal School and was a member of their Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, she was a Vestry member at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Christine and her husband, Andrew, reside in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas along with their two sons, Jack and Drew. As an avid runner, Christine enjoys hitting the trail every chance she gets.
Initially, Christine began her career in Transaction and Valuations Services at KPMG in 1996. Later, she was an advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Tolleson Wealth Management, and Annandale Capital.
Christine received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Southern Methodist University.
Community service is important to Christine and she is active within her community. Currently she sits on the board of The Kraddick Foundation, more commonly known as Kidd’s Kids. Previously she was a board member for Parish Episcopal School and Parish Episcopal School Endowment. During her time there, she also chaired the Trusteeship Committee for Parish Episcopal School and was a member of their Budget and Finance Committee. Additionally, she was a Vestry member at Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Christine and her husband, Andrew, reside in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas along with their two sons, Jack and Drew. As an avid runner, Christine enjoys hitting the trail every chance she gets.
Client Service Team
Megan Wangler, Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(214) 696-7133(214) 696-7133
Email:megan.wangler@morganstanley.com
Megan Wangler is an industry veteran whose Morgan Stanley career began in 2006 in Chicago, IL. Megan has built a successful career due to her strong focus on detail, excellent communication skills, and dedication to her team and clients. Since joining the Behnke Ashmore Group in 2019, she has helped develop and implement procedures to best meet the logistical and administrative needs of her team and their clients. Megan is a team player, always willing to jump into any situation to improve efficiency or find the most effective solution to any problem. She works tirelessly to keep the wheels of the practice moving smoothly every day for the ultimate benefit of the group’s clients.
Megan is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology. She has successfully completed the Series 7, 63, and 66 examinations since beginning her career.
Megan is a proud mother to her children, Ally and Ben. She and her husband, Ryan, spend much of their free time cheering on their kids at their many sporting events.
Megan is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology. She has successfully completed the Series 7, 63, and 66 examinations since beginning her career.
Megan is a proud mother to her children, Ally and Ben. She and her husband, Ryan, spend much of their free time cheering on their kids at their many sporting events.
Stacy Cabbil - Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(214) 696-7111(214) 696-7111
Email:stacy.cabbil@morganstanley.com
Stacy grew up in Muncie, IN, and before moving to Texas in 2010, she lived in Michigan. She previously worked for Fidelity Investments for ten years, where she focused largely on client support and satisfaction, and provided service level guidance. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Stacy lives in Grand Prairie, TX with her husband, Lovell. They have two children and one grandson who keep them busy. When she’s not busy, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. They love sports, and their son plays professional basketball overseas.
Stacy lives in Grand Prairie, TX with her husband, Lovell. They have two children and one grandson who keep them busy. When she’s not busy, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. They love sports, and their son plays professional basketball overseas.
Location
8383 Preston Center Plz
Ste 400
Dallas, TX 75225
US
Direct:
(214) 696-7115(214) 696-7115
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2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
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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
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan 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.
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.
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)
