Scott D. Neal, CFP
First Vice President, Wealth Management, Resident Manager, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(217) 875-7604(217) 875-7604
Decatur Mainstreet Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(217) 875-3700(217) 875-3700
Toll-Free:
(800) 446-4058(800) 446-4058
Our Mission Statement
A focused team within a global firm, planning for tomorrow is our every day. For decades, we’ve been helping clients across the nation plan for and protect their financial futures, right here from Decatur.
Our Story and Services
Here at Morgan Stanley we are privileged to put our integrity, insight and experience to work for you. Our goal is to help you achieve your most important personal, professional and family goals. We will provide a standard of care that will focus on your individual needs at every stage of your life and financial journey.
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Global Resources - Midwest Values
Nothing is more important than helping you and your family achieve your financial goals. That’s where Morgan Stanley comes in. Together, we help you create a road map to your financial future. From cutting-edge risk management technology and research data, to easy-to-use client dashboards. We leverage our partnership with Morgan Stanley to bolster our own capacities and experience and examine your strategy from every angle. And, most importantly, to help keep you on track toward your goals.
At the same time, while we offer the top-tier resources of a global institution, we center our practice around the four pillars of Midwest values.
At the same time, while we offer the top-tier resources of a global institution, we center our practice around the four pillars of Midwest values.
Hard Work
Perseverance
Integrity
Friendliness
Our team has deep roots in Decatur. Many of our clients do, too. We’ve watched their children grow up. In many cases, our families have become good friends. When it comes down to it, that sense of community is really what drives us. We take great pride in being a lifelong resource for our neighbors and their families, and we look forward to helping you and yours for generations to come.
The Process
Discovery Process:
Establishing Financial Objectives - We work with clients to establish a realistic set of objectives based on their financial goals, time horizon, liquidity needs, and tolerance to volatility & risk.
Life Cycle Analysis:
Building For Tomorrow - Working hand in hand to establish goals based off of where you stand. Whether its working towards retirement, purchasing a home, or investing for the first time, we aim to guide you through building a custom strategy.
Defining Wealth Strategy:
Customized Strategies - Develop an investment strategy to help produce optimal portfolio performance & seek to generate the highest return potential consistent with the strategy's level of risk.
Evaluate & Select Investments:
Portfolio Growth - Leverage the global resources of Morgan Stanley to select investments to implement your personal strategy.
Ongoing Review Process:
Assessment of Wealth Management Needs - Monitor your portfolio to track its performance relative to your stated objectives. Furthermore, modify your portfolio on a discretionary basis as your needs and circumstances change over time.
What does financial planning look like for you?
The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management process begins with you, your investment objectvies and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass all the elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.
The sophisticated suite of tools and the extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers, allows us to implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and translate your goals into reality.
Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy:
The sophisticated suite of tools and the extensive list of resources that Morgan Stanley offers, allows us to implement the Morgan Stanley wealth management process and translate your goals into reality.
Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on us to help you with a strategy:
1. Personal
Highly individualized and committed to helping you achieve financial success.
2. Flexible
Responsive to changes in your life and in your priorities over time.
3. Comprehensive
Covering a broad array of investment products and services, with preferred benefits ties to you values status with us.
Planning For Your Future
Your financial goals and priorities will likely shift with time. To help prepare for the road ahead, ask yourself what matters to you and your family long term.
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Tax Efficiency & Financial Planning
The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
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Financial Planning Analysis
Please reach out to discover what kind of opportunities we are able to assist you with. See the top of our page for our phone number & email info!
Valuable Tools & Resources -
Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer out clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.
Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Goals Based Planning
Working with us, 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.
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LifeView Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
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Morgan Stanley Online
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley App. MSO has a variety of features such as eAuthorizations and eDelivery.
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Online Security Center
At Morgan Stanley, our highest priority is keeping your information protected. Morgan Stanley dedicates significant resources to protecting your assets and personal information. Our security features include strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data, continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraud, and routine testing of our systems and security protocols.
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(217) 875-3700(217) 875-3700
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(800) 446-4058(800) 446-4058
Meet Decatur Mainstreet Group
Sarah Devereux
Financial Advisor, Associate Vice President
Phone:
(217) 875-7624(217) 875-7624
About Scott D. Neal, CFP
Scott works with our clients to identify and articulate their goals and to create comprehensive strategies to achieve them. As a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Scott focuses on a holistic perspective by considering all aspects of our client’s financial lives when crafting their specific strategy. Scott earned his degree in economics from Eastern Illinois University in 1989.
Scott is married with two boys and resides in Decatur, Illinois with his wife Elizabeth. Scott is an avid cyclist and participates in various charitable cycling events throughout the year.
Scott is married with two boys and resides in Decatur, Illinois with his wife Elizabeth. Scott is an avid cyclist and participates in various charitable cycling events throughout the year.
Securities Agent: DE, MI, VA, DC, FL, MO, VT, MD, MA, OH, OR, ME, VI, LA, WI, WV, WY, MS, OK, CO, PA, NY, NV, SC, NH, NE, TN, MT, NM, NJ, AR, UT, RI, TX, KS, CT, SD, IN, AZ, IL, GA, PR, WA, NC, KY, CA, ND, MN, IA, HI, ID, AL, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1369283
NMLS#: 1369283
About Sarah A Devereux
Sarah Devereux is a Financial Advisor with Decatur Mainstreet Group at Morgan Stanley. Bringing over 30 years of industry experience to her clients’ financial lives, she helps them solve their most complex challenges with top-tier industry resources and a world-class client experience.
After attending Illinois State University and Richland Community College, Sarah began her career as a new accounts clerk and sales assistant with EF Hutton. Prior to joining Decatur Main Street Group in 2010 as a financial advisor, she served as an Operations Manager with Citigroup, and then as a Control Administrator and Complex Risk Officer with Morgan Stanley.
Having worn many hats throughout her career, Sarah delivers a dynamic problem-solving skillset to her team and her clients. There’s no financial obstacle she can’t help overcome, and she prides herself on being an ever-present resource that her clients can turn to with concerns big and small. From retirees and families to small business owners, doctors, executives, and other professionals – Sarah’s clients come to her with many different questions and concerns. Day in and day out, she takes the time to address these concerns thoughtfully and comprehensively. To help with that, she leverages the industry-leading resources of Morgan Stanley on her clients’ behalf, and is always willing to help them troubleshoot client-facing tools as well.
Born and raised in Decatur, Sarah lives right here in the community with her husband, Joe, and their two daughters. Outside of the family time that she cherishes, she also serves as a Board Member for Macon Resources, Inc, a local non-profit organization supporting the growth, independence, and self-worth of children and adults with disabilities.
After attending Illinois State University and Richland Community College, Sarah began her career as a new accounts clerk and sales assistant with EF Hutton. Prior to joining Decatur Main Street Group in 2010 as a financial advisor, she served as an Operations Manager with Citigroup, and then as a Control Administrator and Complex Risk Officer with Morgan Stanley.
Having worn many hats throughout her career, Sarah delivers a dynamic problem-solving skillset to her team and her clients. There’s no financial obstacle she can’t help overcome, and she prides herself on being an ever-present resource that her clients can turn to with concerns big and small. From retirees and families to small business owners, doctors, executives, and other professionals – Sarah’s clients come to her with many different questions and concerns. Day in and day out, she takes the time to address these concerns thoughtfully and comprehensively. To help with that, she leverages the industry-leading resources of Morgan Stanley on her clients’ behalf, and is always willing to help them troubleshoot client-facing tools as well.
Born and raised in Decatur, Sarah lives right here in the community with her husband, Joe, and their two daughters. Outside of the family time that she cherishes, she also serves as a Board Member for Macon Resources, Inc, a local non-profit organization supporting the growth, independence, and self-worth of children and adults with disabilities.
Securities Agent: IN, MI, MO, WI, NV, AZ, MA, MN, OH, TX, NH, AL, MS, OR, TN, NC, SC, MT, IA, CO, KY, UT, KS, FL, CA, GA, IL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1294086
NMLS#: 1294086
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The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Kimberly Guidone
Private Banker
About Kimberly Guidone
Kimberly is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Indiana.
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.
Kimberly began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. She also served as an Investment Relationship Manager with Key Investment Services and a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial.
Kimberly is a graduate of Wright State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Outside of the office, Kimberly spends time with her family enjoying hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
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.
Kimberly began her career in financial services in 1996 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. She also served as an Investment Relationship Manager with Key Investment Services and a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial.
Kimberly is a graduate of Wright State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Outside of the office, Kimberly spends time with her family enjoying hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
NMLS#: 619678
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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
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
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
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- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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
4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
5An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
6Investors 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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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.
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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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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
4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
5An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
6Investors 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.
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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