About Us

Throughout my career I’ve provided holistic financial guidance to successful individuals and families, enabling them to make informed financial decisions to meet their financial goals. Through the thoughtful application of Morgan Stanley’s vast array of resources and capital markets expertise, I’m able to provide an exceptional client experience in all phases of the Wealth Management and Financial Planning process. This includes Investment Planning/Management, Risk Management, Private Banking and Trust/Estate Services.

Recognizing that each client is unique, I provide a personalized and collaborative approach, incorporating the intricacies of the financial world into your comprehensive plan. My team and I are here to guide you, whether you're building wealth, converting savings into retirement income, seeking optimized investment outcomes, or looking at estate transferring strategies. We can help, while maintaining steadfast focus on protecting your wealth and nurturing its growth.

I have been serving clients as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley for over 20 years and hold a degree in Economics from The University of Texas
Securities Agent: NJ, CA, WI, LA, NY, NM, MI, VA, OK, OH, KS, AZ, TX, SC, KY, AR, MO, GA, WA, VT, MS, ID, FL, MA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1398800
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
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    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, manage unrealized gains and help keep more of what you earn.
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    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. From simplified vehicles available more broadly to institutional strategies, the platform supports a goals-based approach for asset allocation tailored to investor needs.
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My Services

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    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 cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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    Retirement Planning
    To create a fully comprehensive plan, we will look at your past, current, and future financial goals and obligations. With this information, we will work with you to see that you can enjoy retirement at the age and capacities that you wish.
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    Estate Planning Strategies
    Proper estate planning gives careful consideration to the estate owner’s future plans, preferences and goals. Let us work together to ensure a smooth transition of wealth to your heirs.
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    Life Insurance
    Be able to make sure you family is taken care of in case you are no longer able to.
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    Long Term Care Insurance
    Prepare now so you do not have to worry later. Make sure you have the funds needed to pay for any medical and non-medical needs later on in life.
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    Cash Management
    Make sure that you access to your cash anywhere, anytime. Learn more about Cash Plus and the exclusive benefits offered though Morgan Stanley.
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    Lending Products
    Looking to take out a mortgage, Liquidity Access Line, or some other specific lending product? Explore the possibilities of lending with Morgan Stanley.
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Location

5001 Spring Valley Rd
Ste 900W
Dallas, TX 75244
US
Direct:
(972) 450-6668(972) 450-6668
Toll-Free:
(800) 999-1942(800) 999-1942
Fax:
(972) 499-9576(972) 499-9576
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.
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