Michael Malz
Citadel Point Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley
Michael Malz, CFP®, C(k)P®, CRPS®, QPFCClayton Collins, CIMA®, CFP®, CRPS®, CRPC®Nicholas Tardy, CFP®, CRPS®, QPFC, CEPA®
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Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Dedicated Personal Service | Risk Aware Approach | Results Oriented
Our Story
At Citadel Point Wealth Management Group, we are guided by our shared dedication to empowering those we support through comprehensive financial planning, meticulous portfolio risk assessment, tailored investment strategies and tax efficiency. We have proudly served as advisors to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, government entities and non-profit organizations for over two decades. Our commitment to you extends to key financial planning considerations such as trust and estate planning strategies, education funding, cash management and lending, insurance solutions and accessing private investments. With unwavering focus to outstanding client service, we prioritize transparency and integrity, helping guide folks towards well-informed decisions for a successful and fulfilling financial future.
Community Involvement
- St. Jude Children Research Hospital
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
- Boys and Girls Club
- Children’s Mercy
- Operation Restored Warrior
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote3
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
- Trust ServicesFootnote5
- Retirement PlanningFootnote6
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote8
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote9
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote10
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote11
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote12
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote13
- Institutional ServicesFootnote14
- Corporate Pension Plans
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External Recognitions & Morgan Stanley Designations
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
The CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst®) charter is primarily a postgraduate professional designation that certifies the competence and ethics of financial analysts. The process of earning the CFA charter will give you deep knowledge in the areas of investment analysis, asset management, and ethics.
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is one of the standards for financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to serving their clients' best interests today to prepare them for tomorrow.
Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)
The CIMA® designation provides advisors, consultants and analysts with the tools to go beyond investment fundamentals.
Charter Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)
CRPC® is a professional designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning.
Alternative Investment Director
Morgan Stanley's Designation for Financial Advisors who meet the education requirements and have significantly incorporated alternative investments into their practice.
Family Wealth Director
Morgan Stanley's Designation for Financial Advisors who have demonstrated a sophisticated approach for supporting today's ultra-high net worth families.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/22 – 3/31/23.
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisor - Michael Malz
2024, 2025: Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Mar 2024, 2025) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2022 - Sept 2024.
Financial Planning Process
The Lehigh Valley Group is committed to delivering dedicated personal service to the families we serve. Our collaborative approach was designed to empower you to make informed decisions that will impact your current lifestyle and your financial future. We strive to make complex easily understandable and leverage the full resources of Morgan Stanley and our external professionals for your benefit. Prior to engaging a new client we conduct a detailed analysis of an individual’s current lifestyle, risk tolerance, goals and aspirations. We look forward to learning more about you and sharing our approach that is designed to enrich your life both today and tomorrow.
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
Step 2: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing a suitable risk tolerance that will ultimately help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
Financial plan presentations map out essential factors that play into your financial success such as your retirement plan contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining all relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for all of your accounts ensuring a comprehensive financial plan.
Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
Step 5: Implementation Meeting
The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving and benefit modifications.
Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
Clayton Collins, an Alternative Investments Director, can provide clients with further guidance, insights and thought leadership about the alternative investments asset class and strategies provided by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
This includes Private Credit, Private Real Estate, Private Equity and Hedge Funds to help clients meet their financial objectives. Your choices will depend on your goals and risk tolerance.
This includes Private Credit, Private Real Estate, Private Equity and Hedge Funds to help clients meet their financial objectives. Your choices will depend on your goals and risk tolerance.
Private Credit
Private Credit investing is an essential component of Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s alternative investments platform. We manage a well-defined group of strategies and seek to deliver attractive returns to our investors by forging successful partnerships with our portfolio companies.
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Private Real Estate
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) is the global private real estate investment management arm of Morgan Stanley. With ~200 professionals in 17 offices across 13 countries plus decades of experience investing internationally, MSREI is uniquely positioned to execute core and opportunistic strategies globally.
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Private Equity
Our private equity teams invest in segments of the market that, in our view, are generally underserved by other providers of private capital. We invest directly in private businesses and also allocate capital to compelling fund managers, secondary market opportunities and co-investments on behalf of our limited partners. We seek situations where we believe our expertise, reputation and access to the unparalleled resources of Morgan Stanley will enable us to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.
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Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 160+ 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—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
Morgan Stanley Alternative InvestmentsInvestor Events & Resources
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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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Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.
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Morgan Stanley Reserved Insights
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.
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Philanthropic Planning
Your set of Philanthropic objectives is as personal as your vision of a better world. Determining your objectives however, can be challenging when there are so many worthy causes and so many unmet needs.
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Trust & Estate Planning Strategies
With you every step of the way. We analyze your tax and estate structures so that their tax characteristics are accurately incorporated in the asset allocation analysis performed for the client.
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(610) 391-6371(610) 391-6371
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Meet Citadel Point Wealth Management
Clayton Collins
Nicholas Tardy
Scott L Hoffman
Adrianne Fox
Group Director
Phone:
(610) 391-6371(610) 391-6371
David Gossett, CFA®
Director of Business Strategy, Institutional Consulting
Phone:
(234) 380-4808(234) 380-4808
Julie Collins
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(732) 936-3398(732) 936-3398
Robert McPeake
Registered Associate
Phone:
(610) 391-6322(610) 391-6322
About Adrianne Fox
Adrianne has over 22 years of experience with Morgan Stanley working with Human Resource Managers, Finance Staff and Plan Administrators in managing the day-to-day activities of corporate retirement plan clients. As a performance driven professional, Adrianne also facilitates the coordination of the family advisory practice. Her responsibilities include preparation of client reviews and processing service requests. She strives to improve the overall client service experience. She was promoted to Group Director in 2022.
Her previous roles with the company included Registered Client Service Associate, Operations Generalist and Cashier. Her duties included numerous administrative functions and she worked to help ensure compliance with all regulatory policies and control procedures.
Adrianne graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kutztown University in 2002 and is a graduate of Emmaus High School. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and two children, Mikayla and Aaron. She volunteers in the East Penn School District by assisting teachers with various educational activities in the classroom. She also devotes her free time to the Lower Macungie Youth Association by coaching children and promoting team work.
Her previous roles with the company included Registered Client Service Associate, Operations Generalist and Cashier. Her duties included numerous administrative functions and she worked to help ensure compliance with all regulatory policies and control procedures.
Adrianne graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kutztown University in 2002 and is a graduate of Emmaus High School. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and two children, Mikayla and Aaron. She volunteers in the East Penn School District by assisting teachers with various educational activities in the classroom. She also devotes her free time to the Lower Macungie Youth Association by coaching children and promoting team work.
About David Gossett
David Gossett, CFA®, QPA®, CRPS® is the Director of Business Strategy with Graystone Consulting, operating out of the team’s Cleveland, Ohio office. With over 12 years of technical consulting experience in the qualified plan domain, David joined Graystone Consulting in 2015. His contributions have been pivotal in enhancing technical retirement plan design, addressing regulatory compliance challenges, spearheading vendor negotiations, refining institutional reporting practices, and spearheading research and strategy initiatives. David is also involved in the group’s model delivery, equity, fixed income, ETF, alternatives, and recordkeeper due diligence, bolstering Graystone’s positioning at the forefront of the industry in both qualitative research and quantitative efficiency.
David’s academic foundation was laid at the Honors College at the University of Akron, where he achieved a B.A. in Corporate Finance. An ardent believer in continuous learning, his subsequent years were marked by significant professional achievements. In 2013, he earned the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA). Further enhancing his credentials, 2016 saw him acquiring the Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA®) designation from ASPPA, followed by the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) designation, recognized by the College for Financial Planning. In 2020, he was awarded the Qualified 401(k) Consultant credential through ASPPA. Furthermore, David successfully passed all three levels of the CFA® program and was awarded his CFA Charter in 2021. He is not only an active member but sits on the board of CFA Society Cleveland, advocating for the finance sector’s continuous growth and ethical integrity, overseeing the CFA research challenge, career day, and university ambassador programs during his service. David enjoys life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where he resides with his wife Megan and their beagle, Artie Rho.
David’s academic foundation was laid at the Honors College at the University of Akron, where he achieved a B.A. in Corporate Finance. An ardent believer in continuous learning, his subsequent years were marked by significant professional achievements. In 2013, he earned the Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation by the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA). Further enhancing his credentials, 2016 saw him acquiring the Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA®) designation from ASPPA, followed by the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®) designation, recognized by the College for Financial Planning. In 2020, he was awarded the Qualified 401(k) Consultant credential through ASPPA. Furthermore, David successfully passed all three levels of the CFA® program and was awarded his CFA Charter in 2021. He is not only an active member but sits on the board of CFA Society Cleveland, advocating for the finance sector’s continuous growth and ethical integrity, overseeing the CFA research challenge, career day, and university ambassador programs during his service. David enjoys life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where he resides with his wife Megan and their beagle, Artie Rho.
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About Julie Collins
Julie has 10 years of financial services experience working with wealth management and corporate retirement plan clients. She is focused on delivering exceptional service and timely and accurate reporting to our clients. She is responsible for our institutional billing, client reporting and addressing operational and administrative inquiries for the Graystone Metro NY | Allentown | Cleveland team. Additionally, she provides support for Adrianne Fox and the team for our wealth management client inquiries and action items.
Her prior experience within financial services was with Credit Suisse where she was a Vice President and was responsible for running the Equity Capital Markets business for the Private Bank. Prior to that she worked as a Client Service Associate and Branch Manager assistant during her time at Credit Suisse. She was awarded the OneCSFB award for her work on the Google Dutch Auction IPO.
Julie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Delaware in 2000. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Clay, and two children, Avery, and Sean. Their favorite activities include tennis, skiing and hanging at the beach. She has been actively volunteering within the Little Silver and Red Bank school system.
Her prior experience within financial services was with Credit Suisse where she was a Vice President and was responsible for running the Equity Capital Markets business for the Private Bank. Prior to that she worked as a Client Service Associate and Branch Manager assistant during her time at Credit Suisse. She was awarded the OneCSFB award for her work on the Google Dutch Auction IPO.
Julie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Delaware in 2000. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Clay, and two children, Avery, and Sean. Their favorite activities include tennis, skiing and hanging at the beach. She has been actively volunteering within the Little Silver and Red Bank school system.
About Robert McPeake
Robert McPeake brings 4 years of industry experience to Morgan Stanley, focused in portfolio management, investment implementation, and administrative operations. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Robert worked at SEI, where he was responsible for overseeing investment strategies and ensuring seamless portfolio execution. Robert also, previously contributed to Vanguards renowned investment team, refining their expertise in asset allocation and performance analysis. Robert is a graduate from Temple University, Fox School of Business. Robert holds a solid foundation in finance and investment management and is committed to leveraging his skills to deliver strategic solutions and enhance overall client experience. Outside of work, Robert enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family.
Hear From Our Clients
Since I started working with Clay Collins over three years ago, the former heavy burden of worrying about whether my retirement funds were soundly invested has been lifted. I trust Clay’s judgement and advice and am confident that my portfolio is now well positioned for the long term. Clay is knowledgeable, personable and an excellent communicator and listener. I appreciate that Clay educates me about investment opportunities of which I would otherwise have been unaware. I am grateful to Clay.
Mary
Verified ClientSeptember 12, 2024
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors
2020-2025 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
2024-2025 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams
2023, 2025 Barron's Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 50 Institutional Consulting Teams, Barron's Top 50 Institutional Consultants, Barron's Top 30 Institutional Consultants)) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded April 2023, 2025). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Dec of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Private Banker
Lynn King
Family Office Resources Generalist
About Tony Gist
Tony Gist is a Private Banker and Vice President serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Pennsylvania.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tony began his career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles within the Retail Bank industry including Licensed Banker and Branch Manager.
Tony is a graduate of Fairmont State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice, while also playing football for the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons. He and his family currently reside in York, Pennsylvania.
Outside of the office, he spends time with family whenever possible. He enjoys playing golf, skiing, fishing, watching sports, especially football, and listening to talented musicians across various genres.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Tony began his career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles within the Retail Bank industry including Licensed Banker and Branch Manager.
Tony is a graduate of Fairmont State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice, while also playing football for the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons. He and his family currently reside in York, Pennsylvania.
Outside of the office, he spends time with family whenever possible. He enjoys playing golf, skiing, fishing, watching sports, especially football, and listening to talented musicians across various genres.
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About Lynn King
Lynn R. King is a Family Office Resource Generalist for the Mid-America region. She has over 15 years of experience working with families, family offices, and their attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors on issues unique to the UHNW client. Lynn started her career as an attorney in Illinois working with closely held businesses across the country on a broad range of topics, including entity structuring, estate planning, business succession and tax. She then joined New York Life Insurance as a Corporate Vice President in their Advanced Planning Group. In this role she expanded on her experience from private practice and engaged with clients on complex business and personal planning needs.
Lynn joined Morgan Stanley in September of 2020. As the Family Office Resource Generalist, Lynn provides advice and strategies to UHNW families. To that end, she assists families with the creation of family mission statements. She also educates adults and children on how to be good stewards of generational wealth. She engages with resources in philanthropy, wealth and estate planning and trust management to ensure the UHNW clients of the Firm are able to accomplish their goals.
Lynn received her undergraduate degree in Finance and Political Science from the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign. She attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. She also holds her Series 7 and 66.
Lynn joined Morgan Stanley in September of 2020. As the Family Office Resource Generalist, Lynn provides advice and strategies to UHNW families. To that end, she assists families with the creation of family mission statements. She also educates adults and children on how to be good stewards of generational wealth. She engages with resources in philanthropy, wealth and estate planning and trust management to ensure the UHNW clients of the Firm are able to accomplish their goals.
Lynn received her undergraduate degree in Finance and Political Science from the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign. She attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. She also holds her Series 7 and 66.
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9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Morgan 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.
12When 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.
13When 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.
14Morgan 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.
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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.
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3Alternative 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
6When 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
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.
9Morgan 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.
10Morgan 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.
11Morgan 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.
12When 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.
13When 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.
14Morgan 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.
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:
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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.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque 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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