Story and Services

For over 20 years, Elizabeth has helped guide families and individuals through their financial journey. By putting her clients first and sincerely caring about their future, she has developed a successful practice dedicated to building and enhancing long term relationships.

Elizabeth enjoys helping families and individuals succeed. One of her objectives is to deliver customized programs designed to preserve and grow wealth, and simplify their lives so they can focus on the people and passions that mean most to them.

Understanding Your Goals and Comprehensive Planning

Elizabeth is dedicated to thoroughly understanding her clients’ financial position and goals. She strives to develop personal and emotional connections, and provide insightful advice on saving for retirement, charitable giving, estate planning, insurance and investment management.

Elizabeth utilizes a comprehensive wealth management process to develop actionable plans tailored to individual situations. She likes analyzing her clients’ problems and engaging Morgan Stanley’s vast resources to find solutions. The firm’s modern wealth management analytics and risk management tools are used to formulate customized strategies. To ensure clients are comfortable with her approach, Elizabeth takes the necessary time to educate and explain their program’s details.

Helping women discover financial independence is one of Elizabeth’s passions. For years she has not only counseled her clients, but helped them prepare for life’s anticipated and unexpected moments.

Long Term Relationships and Excellent Service

Elizabeth has helped guide families through their life cycle: from planning for their children’s education, retirement, to succession to the next generation. She genuinely cares about her clients, and takes pride in having developed multi-generational relationships.

Elizabeth endeavors to provide an extraordinary high level of service. Clients’ portfolios are attentively monitored, and meetings are scheduled to appraise goals and evaluate financial conditions. She is accessible and all questions are welcomed.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NY, MN, NC, IL, IN, DC, AZ, TX, MA, FL, MD, KY, CA, AL, WI, WA, TN, PA, NJ, IA, WY, OH, VA, SC, NV, MO, LA, GA, CT, CO, MI, KS, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Awards, Experience, Community Service

Elizabeth Eckert is a Senior Vice President, Investment Management Consultant, and Financial Advisor. She has over twenty five years of experience in wealth management and she began her financial services career at Morgan Stanley. Elizabeth has been recognized as an Indianapolis Five Star Wealth Manager from 2012-2020 and named a 2020 Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother and SHOOK Research.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from DePauw University and a MBA from The University of Notre Dame. She has added numerous professional credentials to help better serve her clients including: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) Investment Management Consultant, Indiana Insurance and LTC license.

Outside of the office, Elizabeth is active in the Indianapolis community. She is involved with Women For Riley, Gleaners Food Bank and volunteers at her church. Elizabeth likes to read, run and enjoys Orange Theory workouts. She and her husband, Kevin, like to stay very active with their two young children by biking, cooking and playing games.
    Indianapolis Five Star Wealth Manager (2012-2023)
    2012-2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
    2012 Award - 01/15/12-7/21/12
    2013 Award - 01/15/13-7/21/13
    2014 Award - 01/15/14-7/21/14
    2015 Award - 01/15/15-7/21/15
    2016 Award - 01/15/16-7/21/16
    2017 Award - 01/15/17-7/21/12
    2018 Award - 01/15/18-7/21/12
    2019 Award - 11/19/18-6/28/19
    2020 Award - 12/12/19-6/12/20
    2021 Award - 12/07/20-7/02/21
    2022 Award - 12/27/21-6/24/22
    2023 Award - 11/14/22-5/31/23
    Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother and SHOOK Research (2020)
    2020 Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother and SHOOK Research.
    Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
    Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded Oct 2021) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21.
    DePauw University
    Bachelor’s in Communications (1995-1999)
    Women’s Soccer
    Notre Dame
    MBA (2005-2007)
    Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
    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.
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    Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
    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.
    Women For Riley
    Young women have many changing health needs that require specialized care. At Riley at IU Health, our adolescent medicine doctors and pediatric-adolescent gynecologists have advanced training in caring for a wide range of health concerns that affect young women.
    Gleaners Food Bank
    Gleaners is committed to distributing nutritious, high-quality food to people in need. In collaboration with our partner agencies, the Feeding America network, and our program partners, Gleaners is driving new solutions to improve the health and well-being of our entire community.

Resources & Modern Wealth Management Tools

We believe financial education leads to better insights into our investment strategy and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term results. As a result, we are committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets.
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    US Policy Pulse: 10 Policy Actions to Watch in 2023
    In this report we discuss our top 10 policy actions and developments to watch and how they might affect both the markets and the economy.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
    From the use of satellite data technology to solve some of the world's most complex problems, to learning how not to follow the crowd when making decisions, The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond. Click the link below for more information and to access a library of interesting content.
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    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.
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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 Mobile App.
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    Online Security Center
    At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
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    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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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    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.
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    Social Security COLA Increase
    Starting in January 2023, Social Security payments will go up by 8.7%.

    The Social Security Administration has adjusted benefits payments annually for inflation since 1975. According to the SSA, Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are adjusted to reflect any increase in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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    2023 Federal Tax Table
    This document outlines the 2023 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
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    2023 Maximum Benefit & Contribution Limits
    This document highlights the maximum benefit contribution limits from 2017-2023.
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    Secure 2.0 Act
    Congress recently passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which was signed into law on December 29, 2022. SECURE 2.0 is a significant piece of retirement legislation that is intended to make it easier for businesses to offer retirement plans and for individuals to save for retirement.
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    Estate Planning
    Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources offers a differentiated value proposition to integrate comprehensive tax, estate, and financial planning strategies into your overall wealth plan. These educational videos discuss the basics and highlight the resources available in estate planning strategies to help you address some of life's challenges and opportunities as they arise.
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    Phone Security
    You likely spend more time each day on your smartphone than on your computer, but do you pay as much attention to protecting the security of your phone as your computer? Find out why you should.
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    Cybercrime Preparedness
    Was your email hacked? Your Social Security Number stolen? Do you know how to respond? Learn the steps to take if and when your identity, account, device or information is compromised.
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    Staying Cybersafe on Vacation
    Going on vacation? You may be on a break, but cybercriminals aren't! Use these tips to help ensure you return home with your cybersecurity intact.
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Personalized Process

Our main objective is simply to get you to where you want to go. With our process, we are able to create and implement solutions tailored to your specific needs in order to help you achieve current and future goals.
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    1. Establish Financial Objectives
    We start with a conversation to understand your entire financial picture. We work with you to establish a realistic set of objectives based on your financial goals, time horizon, liquidity needs and tolerance to volatility and risk.
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    2. Define Investment Strategy
    Our team works with you to assess various scenarios and advise you on the appropriate strategies designed to meet those goals. We develop an investment strategy designed to help produce optimal portfolio performance: the highest return potential consistent with the strategy’s level of risk.
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    3. Evaluate and Select Investments
    We look across multiple accounts and products to identify the combination that helps you invest tax efficiently and meet your spending needs. We leverage the global resources of Morgan Stanley to select investments to implement your personal strategy.
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    4. Ongoing Review Process
    Together we will review of your financial situation periodically with the ability to recommend adjustments according to your needs, life events and changing market conditions. You have the ability to track your portfolio’s performance relative to your stated objectives—and modify the portfolio on a discretionary basis as your needs and circumstances change over time

Upcoming Firm Events

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2025 Midyear Economic & Investment Outlook

DATE: June 2, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET

What's in store for the markets and the economy for the rest of 2025? Join us for a midyear conversation with thought leaders from the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Committee—an integrated team of leading market, economic and portfolio management experts from across the Firm. Tune in as they discuss the state of the U.S. economy and the American consumer, economic signals to watch for in the back half of the year, and potential tailwinds or headwinds for various market sectors and industries.

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WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
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    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

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Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Elizabeth Eckert, CFP® Named to Forbes Magazine’s “Top Women Wealth Advisors”


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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
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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
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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
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Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
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  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
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Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
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  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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1Investors 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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