My Story and Services

For Gio, it's all about access.

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he watched his immigrant parents work hard for everything they have. They were protective of their finances and understandably so, trusted few people when it related to preserving and growing their wealth.

Who knew any better? It is why Gio got into this business - to provide access and understanding of personal finance, helping create security and stability, so families can live their lives without worry and plan for generations to come.

Gio provides wealth management and retirement planning services for his clients at Morgan Stanley, taking a comprehensive approach to developing and implementing investment, liability and risk management strategies that help clients build, preserve and transfer their wealth.

Gio joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2013 as an analyst and worked his way up to Private Banker in Boston, where he helped solve clients’ lending needs and provided strategic insight to business professionals, real estate owners and high-net-worth individuals. Prior to his career in financial services, Gio had several opportunities to try out for the New York Jets after having been recruited to play football at the University at Buffalo, where he served as a captain of the team and graduated with a degree in finance.

Gio is also on the Board of Directors for a SaaS company based out of Boston, MA. The company is a mobile panic button and communications platform designed to save lives.

A native of Istanbul, Turkey, and currently a resident of New York City, Outside of spending time with his family, Gio is an avid cyclist and enjoys golfing and pickleball.
Services Include
Securities Agent: OR, UT, WA, WY, WV, WI, VT, VI, VA, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PR, PA, OK, OH, NY, NM, NJ, NH, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, ME, AZ, AR, AL, AK, NV, NE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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My Process

My work with you starts with one or more in-depth, exploratory meetings. I need to understand your unique financial situation so I can offer you the best possible advice and solutions.
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    Introductory Meeting (15 - 20 minutes)
    • Address your initial questions, needs and concerns
    • Overview of who we are, what we do and how we do it so you will know exactly what to expect and whether it makes sense to schedule a follow-up/discovery meeting
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    Discovery Meeting (45 - 60 minutes)
    • We want to learn about you and will ask about 7 key areas we consider fundamental to understand your needs and how we can be helpful
    • Values – what is important to you and why?
    • Goals – what are you trying to accomplish?
    • Relationships – who are the most significant people in your life?
    • Finances – assets, liabilities, income, expenses and risk tolerance
    • Advisors – who are your trusted advisors (CPA, attorney, etc.)?
    • Process – how involved do you want to be in managing your finances?
    • Interests – what do you enjoy and what motivates you?
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    Financial Plan and Investment Strategy Review Meeting (60 minutes)
    • Review 1-page summary (“Mind Map”) of the 7 key areas discussed in the Discovery Meeting
    • Review investment strategy, risk metrics and tax-efficiency
    • Discuss strategies to diversify out of concentrated stock positions, if applicable
    • Propose strategies to create a sustainable income stream, if needed
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    Comprehensive Wealth Planning Meeting (60 minutes)
    • Review comprehensive Financial Plan
    • What is the current probability of achieving your goals and what actions can be taken to improve the probability of success
    • Investment Proposal based on your personal goals and risk tolerance
    • Retirement Planning
    • Insurance and Risk Management Analysis
    • Liability Planning
    • Cash Flow Planning
    • Tax Mitigation Strategies
    • Wealth Transfer / Trust and Estate Planning Considerations
    • Education Planning (if applicable)
    • Philanthropy Management (if applicable)
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    Mutual Commitment Meeting (15 minutes)
    • Confirmation of commitment, expectations of each other and review of next steps
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    Ongoing Standard of Care
    • Open communication
    • Quarterly monitor sent to secure Morgan Stanley Online in-box updating progress toward goals
    • Periodic portfolio reviews
    • Due diligence on investments
    • Annual review of your comprehensive financial plan
    • Ad-hoc meetings and calls, as needed

CORPORATE SOLUTIONS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

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    Equity Solutions for Public Companies

    We help corporate clients and prospects get the most from their equity compensation benefits with cutting-edge technology that's customizable and scalable. Whether they're newly public, expanding globally or looking to evolve their equity compensation management offering, we're able to help with their end-to-end equity compensation solutions. Situations when public market clients may be looking for equity compensation management help include:

    • When launching a new equity plan for employees (e.g. ESPP launch, new equity type issued)
    • When going global and expanding their equity plan into new jurisdictions/countries
    • If dissatisfied with their current provider/platform
    • When there's plan-impacting action happening (e.g. merger/acquisition, going from public to private)
    • When looking for additional participant offerings to enhance their current benefits program (e.g. financial wellness, retirement planning)
    Read More about Financial Benefits to Support Public Companies
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    Executive Services

    While business leaders are busy driving change for a company, our Executive Services team provides specialized expertise in equity compensation so they can keep taking the company to new heights. At Morgan Stanley, we can provide a dedicated team provides concierge-level support for executives' equity compensation, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty. Some of our services include:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
    Executive Services
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    Financial Wellness

    The more knowledgeable employees are in their finances, the more confident they can be in work and life. That's why we include Financial Wellness with every service we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and financial guidance from our professionals, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of employees and empower their financial journey at every stage, giving employees the confidence to take charge of their finances. These services include:

    • Education
    • Financial Guidance
    • Perks
    Read More Here
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    Deferred Compensation

    With Morgan Stanley at Work, we have access to a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services and will help guide your company in picking the ones that best fit the needs of your company and employees. We can help review and evaluate available plan designs and informal funding strategies through a needs-based assessment, provide manager selection support and investment-related insights to help informally fund a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, and provide participants with plan education through a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
    Read More Here
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    Saving and Giving

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

    • Student Loan Repayment
    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Refinancing
    Read More Here
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    Retirement Solutions

    Retirement Services maintains relationships with service providers to offer an array of product solutions for retirement plans of all sizes. We also have relationships with investment-only providers who offer value-added tools and resources. Some of our services include:

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight
    Learn More Here
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
    Start Planning Now
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    Tax Management Services
    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential, manage unrealized gains and help keep more of what you earn.
    Learn More about Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365
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    Retirement Planning
    Saving for retirement is a lifelong process that relies on defined financial planning strategies. We help guide you through this process each step of the way toward achieving their retirement goals.
    Learn More on How to Save Smart for Retirement
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    Direct Investing
    Do you have large unrealized gains, but want to diversify without triggering a large tax bill? Direct Indexing can help you realize losses and mitigate your capital gains tax, while still participating in the market.
    Learn More How to Seek More Out of Your Investments
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    Intelligent Risk Management
    There's a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.
    Portfolio Risk Platform – Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides both an overview and a detailed view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed
    Learn More about Morgan Stanley Portfolio Risk Platform
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    2026 Tax Tables
    Taxes can affect your investment returns more than you might realize. Prepare for taxes with the updated 2026 tax tables.
    Consult your personal tax advisor for detailed assistance with your tax returns, then contact me for insights into your portfolio and the value that tax-efficient strategies could add to your investment process and financial health.
    2026 Tax Tables
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    On Retirement- Volatility Update
    A complete wealth strategy consists of more than investments. Risk management can play a role in achieving your goals as well. A review of your risk management plan can provide you with additional information to help you make informed decisions about your goals.
    Addressing Retirement Income in Volatile Markets
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    Cash Management and Lending Solutions
    At Morgan Stanley, we offer unique cash management and lending solutions to complement your investments and help simplify your finances.
    Explore the Full Suite of Offerings
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    Intelligent Withdrawal Tools
    Intelligent Withdrawal gives us the ability to look across multiple accounts and products to identify the right combination of securities and tax lots to sell so you can help meet spending needs while making the most out of your hard-earned money.
    Learn How we can help you with Tax—Smart Strategies for Selling Securities
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    How Will You Pay Your Tax Bill
    There are a variety of options to paying your tax bill. Learn some of the pros and cons for each.
    Common Approaches to Managing the Payment
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    Education Planning
    Education is a major investment and expense that often requires years of careful, advanced planning. help you approach a variety of educational expenses, such as tuition, extension programs and advanced professional training, with appropriate funding strategies for each unique situation.
    Learn More on How to Invest for the Future
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    Buying a Home? How Cash Offers Can Give You an Edge
    In hot housing markets, cash can help you get what you want. There are strategies that can help you make an all-cash offer.
    Strategies to Raise Funds for an All-Cash Offer
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    Planning to Fund Long- Term Care Expenses
    Health care costs are rising — especially for retirees, and some may need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
    Learn More on How to Protect Your Retirement Savings
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    Ways to Help with a Home Purchase
    High home prices and mortgage rates are putting the dream of homeownership out of reach for many would-be buyers. Learn how you can help a loved one break into a tough market.
    Learn how to help Fist Time Home Buyer Buy a Home
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    Donor Advised Fund
    With MS GIFT, your charitable giving becomes streamlined, strategic, and deeply personal. Whether you're making a single grant or managing a multi-year giving plan, the MS GIFT platform makes it easy—with intuitive tools, seamless advisor collaboration, and thoughtful support every step of the way.
    Learn More How to Simplify your philanthropy and maximize your impact.
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    Preferred Savings Program
    Once you open a Morgan Stanley Brokerage Account, you can make the most of your idle cash with our competitive Preferred Savings Program.
    Help Keep Your Cash Working for You
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    Morgan Stanley Alternative Investments
    Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes, and generate income. From simplified vehicles available more broadly to institutional strategies, the platform supports a goals-based approach for asset allocation tailored to investor needs.
    Learn More about the Innovative Strategies for Your Portfolio
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    Preferred Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
    When you are looking to grow your wealth, CDs may be used as a reliable and low-risk part of your overall investment strategy. You can lock in a fixed interest rate, generating a predictable return over a set period of time.
    Lock in a Competitive Rate
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    Signature Savings Account
    Put your reserved cash to work with the new Signature Savings Account from Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. You must be a Morgan Stanley client to open an account.
    No minimum deposit to get started. No account or maintenance fees. FDIC protection up to $500,000.

Your account, your way. simplify & streamline your finances in one place.

Log in to Morgan Stanley Online and manage all your investments and everyday finances securely with us. Because you Manage your investments with Morgan Stanley, you now have a better way of managing your cash needs with a CashPlus Brokerage Account.

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    eSignature

    No forms, no faxes. A fast and secure way to sign documents on your computer or mobile device. Ask me about eSign.

    What You Need To Know
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    Digital Vault

    Easy document sharing. Convenient access. Enhanced security. Seamless collaborate with Morgan Stanley. Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and store life's most important documents such as financial statements, tax filings and other relevant files.

    Upload Documents on Digital Vault
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    eAuthorizations

    No forms, no faxes. eAuthorizations allows you to approve transactions electronically and securely with one click. Ask me how.

    Enrolling in eAuthorizations
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    Total Wealth View

    Total Wealth View allows you to add your non Morgan Stanley accounts into one place. This allows a clearer more holistic view of your entire financial picture and is a great up to date snap shot of your total net worth.

    Learn How to Get Started Here
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    Financial Management Tools

    View a Snapshot of your Finances. Use our financial management tools to analyze your cash flow, discover trends and save smarter.

    Spending and Budgeting Tool
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    Reserved Living & Giving

    Save on travel, dining, holiday gifts and access to exclusive offers. Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program for eligible Morgan Stanley clients designed to deliver additional value beyond wealth management.

    Enroll in Reserved Living and Giving
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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 to securely save, print, send, and receive documents at any time.

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    CashPlus: A Modern Alternative to Banking

    With a CashPlus brokerage account, you can manage your cash and get more value with no cash management fees, unlimited ATM Fee rebates, comprehensive protection, and a seamless digital experience. Contact me to discuss or click here. Terms apply.

    Learn More
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    CashPlus: Exclusive $895 Annual Engagement Bonus

    Check out Morgan Stanley's American Express Credit Card for elevated benefits and enjoy exclusive benefits for Morgan Stanley members only.

    Learn More Here
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    CashPlus: Make Your Switch in Three Simple Steps

    It's Easy to switch to a Modern Alternative to Banking with CashPlus Brokerage Account. Follow these steps to get started.

    Switching in 3 Easy Steps
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    CashPlus: Identity and Credit Protection from Experian

    Open a CashPlus brokerage account, then enroll and enjoy a complimentary Identity and Credit Protection provided by Experian. Learn more about the solutions offered to help you protect your identity and credit.

    Experian Benefits & Enrollment
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    Money Movement Instructions

    Our Step by Step guide lays out the foundation and walks you through the process of transferring money from Morgan Stanley to another bank or vice versa.

    Learn How to Transfer Money Here
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    Deposit Checks

    Save time and money on trips to the branch or mailing checks. Follow the below steps and deposit checks drawn on a U.S. bank anytime, anywhere from your mobile device.

    Deposit Checks in a Snap with the Morgan Stanley App
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    Online Bill Pay

    Morgan Stanley payments provides simplicity and allows you to add payees, make one- time and recurring payments.

    Pay Bills with Morgan Stanley Payments
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    Morgan Stanley Digital Tools

    As our dependence on technology continues to increase staying safe and secure online has never been more important. Learn how utilizing Morgan Stanley's Digital Tools such as eAuthorization, eDelivery, eSign and Digital Vault can help improve your security.

    Leverage Our Digital Offerings
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    Online Security Center

    MS Invests a significant amount of time and capital on developing cutting edge and fully integrated technology that help safeguard your assets and personal information. The benefit to you is that you can rest easy knowing that your information is secure. Additional tips and best practices on protecting your assets can be found in our Online Security Center.

    Security Center
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    Multi-Factor Authentication

    As our dependence on technology continues to increase, staying safe and secure online has never been more important. leveraging more than one authentication factor to confirm your identity.

    Cybersecurity Tip: Multi-Factor Authentication
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    Social Media Safety for Kids

    The internet can be a risky playground for kids and teens. It's important to educate our children about how to engage with others online and explain what content is ok to share.

    Social Media Safety for Kids
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    Protecting Your Social Security Number (SSN)

    How to help protect your Social Security Number from theft.

    What to do if Your SSN Has Been Compromised
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    Password Security

    Your passwords are the keys to your digital life. Learn how to create and store strong passwords to help safeguard your accounts and information.

    Password Security
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    Password Managers

    A strong password is your first line of defense. Learn how password managers can be a critical step in protecting your sensitive information.

    Cybersecurity: Password Managers
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    Top 5 Cyber Tips

    Many of us are moving everyday activities online—from school to socializing with friends and even medical appointments. You can help protect yourself and your personal information by applying some simple cyber best practices.

    Top 5 Cyber Tips

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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 Dana Jordan

Dana Jordan is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York.

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.

Dana began her career in financial services in 2017 when she joined Morgan Stanley as a Lending Analyst in Private Banking Operations. She most recently returned to the firm in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Mortgage Professional at JP Morgan Private Bank.

Dana is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance She lives in Long Island, New York. Outside of the office, Dana donates her time to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1006. She is a Senior Gold Medalist and USFSA (U.S. Figure Skating Association) member, and enjoys partaking in CrossFit.
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About Andrew Bertalli

Andrew Bertalli is a vice president and financial planning director, serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in eastern Long Island, NY. He is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.

Andrew began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, Andrew served high-net-worth clients for over 17 years. Andrew also has worked at Charles Schwab, USAA, and TIAA.

Andrew graduated from Saint Francis College and has a BS in business. Andrew holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Andrew lives on Long Island with his wife and children. Outside of work, Andrew likes to keep fit and spend time with his family. Andrew holds a private pilot license and served in the US Navy.

About Angelo Loumbas

Angelo is the Family Office Resources Generalist in the Northeast Region. Angelo provides in depth knowledge to ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients and Financial Advisors across a broad range of family wealth and family office management matters. His area of focus includes family governance, wealth education,, strategic estate and financial planning, philanthropy management, lifestyle advisory, and customized asset allocation and portfolio construction. Angelo has over 25 years’ experience advising wealthy families, business owners, and philanthropic organizations.

Originally from Chicago and now residing in Westchester County, New York, , Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented UHNW clients, closely held businesses, and major philanthropic organizations. He is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and has been asked to speak over the years before tax, trust and estate committees of estate planning councils and other organizations. Angelo has also contributed thought leadership through Morgan Stanley’s Family Legacy and Governance Institute leadership series and authored an article for Barrons.com, “Should I Invest in My Kid’s Start-Up? Financial Advisors Can Help Clients Decide” (2023).

Angelo has been advising UHNW clients in the financial services industry for over 17 years, with 13 of those years at Morgan Stanley in Chicago and New York. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and B.A. from DePaul University. He also holds his Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses. In addition, Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club (2009-2010).
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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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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into 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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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1Alternative 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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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.

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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

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4Investors 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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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.

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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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

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7Morgan 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.

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8Morgan 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.

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9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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10Morgan 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.

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11Morgan 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.

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12Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.

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14When 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.

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15Investing in the market entails the risk of market volatility. The value of all types of investments may increase or decrease over varying time periods. The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of sustainable or impact investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because sustainability and impact criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.

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16Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.

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17Morgan 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.

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18Morgan 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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19Investors 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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