Courtney Utton
Senior Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(802) 652-6060(802) 652-6060
Damon Kinzie
Managing Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(802) 652-6072(802) 652-6072
Toll-Free:
(800) 446-0193(800) 446-0193
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Story
Originally from Hyde Park Vermont, Damon graduated with a BA from the University of Vermont in 1992. He began his career with JB Hanauer in West Palm Beach in 1993, Damon returned to Vermont in 1995 to work for Edward Jones in South Burlington. Damon moved to Morgan Stanley in 2001 as a Financial Advisor and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2013. In 2015 he was promoted to Portfolio Manager. In 2023, he was ranked #1 in Vermont on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List.
Damon Lives in Stowe and has been involved with various boards in Vermont, he has served on the Cancer Patient Support Program Board, University of Vermont VT Regional Board, Voices for Vermont Children. Damon is currently serving as a Board Member of the Lamoille Home Health and Hospice. He is also a member of the Mount Mansfield Ski club and he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, scuba diving, golfing, and playing soccer. Born and raised in Northern Vermont, Damon has been advising clients since 1993 from offices in Stowe and Colchester, Vermont. He works to provide comprehensive personal investment and advisory strategies. Damon's focus is on individual client needs, goals and putting clients first.
Education & Awards
- 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
- Governor Dummer Academy 1985-1988
- University of Vermont 1988-1992
Securities Agent: MS, MA, KY, HI, GA, MI, LA, SC, NY, NV, NH, MD, ID, WA, PA, WY, VA, OR, MT, MN, ME, CT, TX, OH, NC, IL, CO, VT, RI, FL, UT, TN, CA, AZ, WI, DE, DC, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Valuable Tools & Resources
Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas more digestible so that our clients have greater visibility into what we're doing on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide an in-depth analysis on interesting and timely topics affecting the worlds of business and finance not only now, but in the foreseeable future.
Thoughts On The Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping 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.
Listen Here
Global Investment Committee Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
GIC Weekly Research Report
What Should I Do With My Money?
Managing our money is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and yet, many people don’t have someone they can depend on for help when they need it. On this podcast, we match real people, asking real questions about their money, with experienced Financial Advisors. Join us as our guests share their stories around life's major moments. And hear the difference having an experienced Financial Advisor on your side can make.
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GIC: On The Markets Research Reports
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
Read This Month's Edition HereDigital Tools
Morgan Stanley's suite of Modern Wealth Management Tools allows advisors to offer more customized and comprehensive advice than anywhere else. These tools' ease of use allows for a more in-depth view of a client's financial life to be taken, resulting in better service and more well-rounded advice.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balance and activity that you should take advantage of. They include:
- eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
- eDelivery, which reduces paper documents sent by mail and can protect your personal information from getting into the hands of identity thieves
- Linking your accounts outside of Morgan Stanley, which can help you see your larger financial picture and allow us to have more informed wealth planning discussions
- Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
Enroll in MSO- eAuthorizations, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App
- eDelivery, which reduces paper documents sent by mail and can protect your personal information from getting into the hands of identity thieves
- Linking your accounts outside of Morgan Stanley, which can help you see your larger financial picture and allow us to have more informed wealth planning discussions
- Managing your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
Total Wealth View
The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
We've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
Total Wealth ViewWe've launched a new tool that allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.
Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
Digital VaultKeeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
Goals Based Planning
Working with you, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. Read more about the advantages of working with our planning technology in reaching your financial goals.
Learn about our planning tools
Upcoming Firm Events
The Lessons in Leadership Virtual Event Series will continue throughout 2025.
Check back soon for details on upcoming events.
Location
105 West View Rd
5th Fl
Colchester, VT 05446
US
Direct:
(802) 652-6072(802) 652-6072
Toll-Free:
(800) 446-0193(800) 446-0193
Fax:
(802) 860-1623(802) 860-1623
628 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
US
Direct:
(802) 652-6072(802) 652-6072
Meet My Team
About Courtney Utton
Courtney A. Utton is a Senior Registered Client Service Associate. A native Vermonter, Courtney has been with Morgan Stanley since 1999 and has been in the financial services industry since 1992. Courtney has a vast knowledge of the procedural rules and regulations to assist clients in helping achieve optimum client support and care. Her role is critical in the day to day operations of the Team.
In her free time she enjoys hikes with her Chocolate Lab Porter, paddleboarding on the many rivers and lakes, golfing or you can even find her making waves on the pickleblall court!
In her free time she enjoys hikes with her Chocolate Lab Porter, paddleboarding on the many rivers and lakes, golfing or you can even find her making waves on the pickleblall court!
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
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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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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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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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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Ready to start a conversation? Contact Damon Kinzie today.
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8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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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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2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
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.
8Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
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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