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As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Our Clients

We work with clients to align their needs and aspirations by creating tailored investment solutions that are designed to unlock plentiful opportunities and growth. We believe that every client is unique and deserving of a tailored plan, which we strive to deliver by way of a broad spectrum of investment techniques, access to lending services, and curated planning solutions. Our goal is to help clients address complex global financial challenges driven by shifting regulatory and market climates so that they may efficiently preserve their wealth for future familial generations.
High-Net-Worth Clients
• C-Suite Executives
• Business Owners
• Entrepreneurs
Institutions
• Family Offices
• Investment Advisors
• Trusts and Foundations
• Funds
Morgan 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

International Wealth Management

Part of a global financial legacy that dates back over 150 years, Morgan Stanley is one of the few truly global institutions with the scale, scope, and commitment to serve the international investor. We serve among the world’s most capitalized institutions and stand as one of the largest wealth management firms in the world.

Morgan Stanley International Wealth Management (IWM) harnesses the extensive capabilities of the firm to serve investors located outside the United States. Functioning as a specialized group within Morgan Stanley, IWM is staffed by specially trained International Client Advisors and managers who understand your wealth management needs. Our International Client Advisors are familiar with the investment challenges and opportunities that are unique to your part of the world and can recommend highly customized strategies to help you address your specific goals.

Client Resources

Our goal is simple: "to be the firm where the most talented, trusted advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their goals." Morgan Stanley strives to ensure our clients are served on market-leading technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible. Additionally, please find materials and firm perks specifically suited for ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients and families, namely Reserved Living & Giving: a program where clients with $1 million+ in assets and liabilities at Morgan Stanley are eligible to enroll and gain access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content on a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few minutes.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your external account information, you will benefit from more informed and comprehensive wealth planning and convenient connectivity.
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    Goals Planning System
    A holistic Goals Planning System approach can tailor an investment framework that considers key aspects of a client's life, such as retirement age, healthcare costs, home buying, cash management, legacy needs, and potential withdrawal strategies. Once goals are assessed, various investment proposals are considered to help clients get on track in accordance to their risk tolerance. The new tools will link to the latest asset allocation models, research, and ideas and facilitate us in providing advice where it's needed.
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    Digital Vault
    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 a catastrophe or serious illness, disability, or death. Your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital and timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault can be accessed both via Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, allowing you to construct a central, shared document library where all documents can be stored using encryption.
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    Reserved Offers
    Exclusive offers to keep Reserved Clients and their families safe and engaged. Offers span across such categories as Dining, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, and more.
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    Reserved Insights
    Curated insights and articles spanning such topics as Family, Lifestyle, Health & Planning, Travel, and Giving Back.
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    Signature Access
    Signature Access, the highest tier of Morgan Stanley's complimentary loyalty program Reserved Living & Giving, gives clients with $10 million of more in assets at the firm access to world class services such as Private Health Advisory, Personal Cybersecurity Services, Aircraft Management and more in addition to all the discounts and content available through Reserved Living & Giving.
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    Outsourced Chief Investment Office
    High-end clients with investable assets of at least $25 million have access to our Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO): a complete fiduciary solution for clients looking for a full-discretion investment management model. This service facilitates the delegation of fiduciary responsibilities providing tailored portfolio solutions including: investment expertise, adherence to policy statement and regulatory requirements, portfolio construction, disciplined execution and implementation, sophisticated risk management techniques and methods, investment platform access, and cost efficiencies.
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    Art Resources Team
    Morgan Stanley has an Art Resources Team (ART), which has the goal of showing clients how they can address the unique challenges of art as an asset and create bespoke solutions for every client and collection. The team has recently begun the publication of a newsletter, with the goal of keeping readers up-to-date on the connections between art and the markets.
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Family Office Resources

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    Family Office Resources Overview
    This slide deck provides more information about Morgan Stanley's suite of Family Office Resources, touching upon the complex, multigenerational wealth management issues of high net worth families like yours, the evolution of your family's needs, and the moving parts to consider when putting the foundational elements in place.
    Family Office Resources Overview
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    Portfolio Construction
    Take a look at the following deck to get additional clarity on some important questions to consider for your wealth management journey:
    ○ How can I find high-quality emerging managers?
    ○ How do I identify leading managers across my entire asset allocation?
    ○ Are the fees I'm being charged worth the services I am receiving?
    Portfolio Construction Deck
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    Philanthropy Management
    Use this document to better understand how Family Office Resources can help with your Philanthropy Management strategy. Specifically, learn more about:
    ○ Advisory Services
    ○ Giving Assistance
    ○ Connections
    Philanthropy Management Document
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    Family Governance & Wealth Education
    Give this document a read to learn more about some ideas to consider to better guide your overall family governance structure and education.
    Family Governance & Wealth Education
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    Four Ways to Pay Estate Taxes
    Take a look at this factsheet and consider these options for any new and unanticipated challenges involving estate tax obligations.
    Four Ways to Pay Estate Taxes Factsheet
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    Lifestyle Advisory Offering
    Check out this one pager covering some of our lifestyle solutions, from every day to extraordinary aspects of your life:
    ○ Travel & Concierge Services
    ○ Health & Security Advisory
    ○ Personal Enrichment
    ○ Tangible Asset Management
    ○ Financial Administration
    Lifestyle Advisory Offering One Pager
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    Wealth Strategies & Planning Tools
    This slide deck covers some of the ways our Family Office specialists can help out with your financial planning needs. Take a look for additional clarity on the following questions:
    ○ How should I think about investments in the context of my estate plan, tax situation, and anticipated spending?
    ○ What is the appropriate asset allocation that balances risk vs. reward and will best help me achieve my goals?
    ○ What choices do I have with respect to my stock options and shares?
    ○ What decisions can I make today to improve my wealth over time?
    Wealth Strategies & Planning Tools Slide Deck

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Meet My Team

About Eduardo Valadao

Eduardo is a Senior Vice President, International Client Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley. He brings more than 16 years of experience within the financial industry, dedicated to assisting family offices and high net worth individuals in creating customized investment portfolios and establishing optimal asset allocation.

Eduardo’s skilled focus has enabled him to help some of the most affluent families and companies in the USA and from over a dozen other countries, including Brazil, BVI, Bahamas, Spain, UK, France, Panama, Australia, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Uruguay, Portugal, and Switzerland.
The interests of our clients always go first as we seek to build long-term relationships based on personal integrity, professional competence and mutual trust.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Eduardo worked 10 years as a SVP Financial Advisor at Citibank Private Client International in Miami. Before that, Eduardo worked as a Relationship Officer and Operations Analyst at the trading floor of State Street Global Markets in Boston.

Eduardo earned his ASBA with a concentration on Finance from the New England College of Business, and a Wealth Certification from Wharton’s Institute Program. Eduardo is currently enrolled in the CIMA Program at Yale University. He holds several important professional designations including FINRA series 7, Series 66, and the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System License (NMLS # 2347033).

Eduardo is a devoted family man who married his best friend, Stephanie, and has two beautiful daughters that he enjoys spending quality time with. Eduardo is an avid volunteer in the community (Broward Juvenile Detention Center, Miami Rescue Mission) and at his local church.
Securities Agent: TX, NY, CT, NJ, DC, OH, MA, CA, TN, GA, CO, NV, DE, IA, WA, MD, AZ, UT, MI, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

Philanthropy

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
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Eduardo Valadao today.
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Engaging in foreign currency transactions entails more varied risks than normally associated with transactions in the domestic securities markets. Attention should be paid to market, credit, sovereign, and liquidity risks. The foreign exchange transactions and deposits discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all clients. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy depends upon a client’s particular circumstances and objectives. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice.

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