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As your Financial Advisor, I work alongside you to help preserve and grow your wealth. I can assist you in clearly defining your goals and can assess which resources are appropriate to achieve them, both from the vast array available at Morgan Stanley and from our partners. I can offer you access to award-winning platforms, a full suite of financial products and services, and some of the world's most seasoned and respected investment partners.

With over 39 years of experience as a financial advisor, Fred carries licenses as a General Securities Representative (Series 7), Manager (Series 9 and 10), Managed Futures (Series 31) and insurance and annuities representative. Fred offers experience in creating custom portfolios tailored to each phase of a client's financial life. He successfully implements strategies incorporating equities, bonds, preferred and hybrid instruments, ETFs, mutual funds, options and annuity products. His practice provides a proactive approach to investing and exceptional client service.

In The Villages, Fred holds a leadership position with The Villages Camaro Club and enjoys playing Men's Divisional Softball and golf. He was active in his South Florida community as a past president of the Fort Lauderdale Beach Kiwanis Club and the Westminster Academy Booster Club, parish member and lector, as well as a volunteer high school basketball coach. Spending time with family and friends is a leisure activity he enjoys.
Fred is a Massachusetts native and the oldest of three siblings. His family moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1970 where

Fred grew up working in the family's automobile business. He is the father of four adult children and six grandchildren.

Services Include
Securities Agent: TN, OH, LA, MT, FL, TX, PA, MA, OR, WA, VA, GA, AZ, VT, SC, NJ, IN, NY, MI, CO, CA, AL, WI, NC, MD, IL, DE; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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These are the associates that work together with us to help deliver our goal of providing exceptional service to our clients. You've seen their names and likely spoken to them at times. We'd like you to have a chance to place the faces with the names.

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    Charles Minter, CRPC®

    Executive Director | Private Wealth Management
    Financial Advisor

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    Federico Gambineri

    First Vice President | Wealth Management
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    Austin Mall, CFP®

    Financial Advisor
    Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation

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    Kohlman Minter

    Financial Advisor

Our client experience model is based on these core values:

  • Client-centric – Your best interest is or main focus
  • Timely Response – We respond as soon as possible, usually the same business day
  • Efficient Execution – We strive to conduct all client business efficiently and effectively, making every effort to achieve the desired outcome.

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get. – Warren Buffett

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WHO WE HELP

Retirees
Developing a plan for retirement is essential. Working with an experienced advisor can help you define and meet your personal retirement goals. Retirement planning on your own can be stressful...we strive to make the process as easy as possible.

Multi-Generational Families
Our financial planning process for multi-generational families takes into account your lifestyle, portfolio objectives and legacy goals. We strive to educate the next generation on handling the responsibilities of inheriting wealth.

Financial Planning Goals are personal…your financial plan should be, too. We will work with you to identify your goals, manage risk and build a customized plan to navigate your course.

We've gathered timely news and education materials to inform you not only about your financial well-being, but to assist you in other areas of your life.

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    • Market Volatility
    • Healthcare Costs In Retirement
    • Financial Gifts
    • Memorial Day facts
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Location

201 E. Pine St 11th
Fl
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Direct:
(407) 418-1034(407) 418-1034

Meet My Team

About Carly Slupecki

Carly has worked at Morgan Stanley for 5 years in both operational and service capacities. As a Client Service Associate, she enjoys developing relationships with clients and assisting them in achieving their goals.

Carly is a native Floridian, raised in Tallahassee Florida, where she attended Chiles High School. She was the Florida High School Class 3A Cross Country State Champion. She was a scholarship student-athlete at Florida State University on their cross country and track team. After graduation, she went to work at Chiles High School as a paraprofessional and coached the cross country and track teams for 3 years.

Carly and her husband Jacob have an English Cocker Spaniel named Teal. On the weekends you will find them boating and spearfishing at St. Marks. They enjoy traveling together and are avid cruisers.

Hear From My Clients

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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

About Rachael Crapsi

Rachael Crapsi, CFP®, CPWA® is a financial planning director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Florida. She is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients’ financial planning needs.
Rachael began her career in financial services in 2012 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to her current position, she has worked as a financial advisor in Cincinnati, OH at JP Morgan and Fifth Third Private Bank, serving affluent families by developing authentic, lasting relationships while helping to preserve, build and transfer wealth.
She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned degrees in Finance and International Business with a focus in Mandarin. Rachael holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR® designations.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Rachael now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Outside of work, she enjoys playing soccer, traveling and cooking.

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Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any account.

Morgan 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.


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.

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About Brian Kerns

Brian Kerns is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.

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.

Brian began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Premier Banker at SunTrust. He also served as a Wealth Management Banker at the Merrill Lynch.

Brian is a graduate of the University of North Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. Brian resides in Lake Mary, Florida with his wife and children. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing golf and coaching his son T-ball team.
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Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.

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

Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.

You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.

Morgan 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.

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.

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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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2Alternative 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.

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3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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4Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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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.

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6Morgan 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.

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7Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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8Morgan 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

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9Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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10Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.

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11Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

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