My Story and Services

Empowering clients to confidently navigate life's financial complexities with unwavering clarity and assurance. Drawing upon decades of leadership experience in the business world and 15 years of dedicated service within the financial industry, complemented by a comprehensive array of certifications, my commitment remains steadfast in delivering meticulously tailored financial solutions that can potentially pave the path to enduring financial wellness.

Whether your needs revolve around retirement planning, navigating divorce, orchestrating the sale of your business, or strategizing for your family's future, my mission is to provide unwaveringly personalized, strategic guidance. I aim to help clients manifest their unique financial aspirations, whether that entails the intricate intricacies of retirement planning, the artful management of life's transitions, or the precise optimization of investment strategies.

Above all, my dedication lies in nurturing lasting client relationships firmly rooted in trust, unshakable integrity, and an unwavering commitment to financial well-being.
Services Include
Securities Agent: FL, WY, WV, TN, PA, OR, VT, NJ, MS, DC, UT, SC, NM, NH, IN, CT, WA, TX, KY, CO, AR, OK, NV, MN, MI, IA, DE, WI, RI, PR, NE, KS, ID, HI, AK, ND, MD, GA, AZ, SD, MO, ME, OH, CA, VA, NY, MA, NC, MT, IL, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 590759
CA Insurance License #: 420185
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WORKING WITH YOU

My service commitment centers around a continual assessment of your goals, investments & performance while working with your other advisors, CPAs or Attorneys, to help you identify potential opportunities, reduce fees and simplify your life. To learn more, call or send an email.

The introductions that I have received from my clients' business and personal contacts are greatly appreciated. If I can be of assistance to your colleagues, family or friends in helping them to achieve their financial goals, have them contact me.
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    Portfolio Diversification
    Stock concentration can be a result of previous investment strategies, employee stock plans, or inherited positions. Regardless of how your portfolio became concentrated, we are prepared to help you diversify your accounts and optimize your investments.
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    Career Change
    A change in career or positions often affects an individual's financial picture. We will work closely with you to ensure the transition into the new role is aligned with your financial plan and future goals.
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    Higher Education Planning
    Whether you are looking to plan for your own higher education goals or a loved ones, our team is passionate about helping plan for educational achievement and success.
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    Retirement Planning
    As you look towards your future, our team will help create a plan that focuses on financial confidence and comfort in life's later stages.
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    Estate and Legacy Planning
    The legacy you leave has a huge impact on the people in your life who you care for the most. Estate and legacy planning ensures that those closest to you will not be tasked with difficult financial decisions in your absence.
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    Divorce or Death of a Spouse
    During these difficult times, our promise to clients is a dedication to protecting their interests while respecting their needs and wishes.

RETIREMENT DEEP DIVE

For me, retirement planning means more than providing my clients with investment advice. It means helping them maintain the financial independence they've worked their whole lives to achieve. It means striving to ensure they have the means to pursue what's most important to them. And it means understanding them as people with unique goals, values and circumstances that determine the strategies I develop on their behalf.
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    Understanding your Savings Vehicles
    When it comes to retirement savings, the most important thing is to get started- after all, time is one of your greatest assets. Although retirement may seem far for some, it is essential to get started on planning for future living expenses, potential education funds, or travel costs. Let me help you educate on ways to grow and preserve your wealth
    Learn More About 401(k) Strategies
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    Risks to your Retirement
    Once you determine what kind of retirement you want, I will work together to take a closer look at the risks that might be standing between you and your retirement goals. No matter how well you save during the accumulation phase, it's critical to plan how you convert those assets to income. I can help you navigate the challenges that may arise.
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    The Psychological Transition into Retirement
    Most retirement preparations focus on financial planning, but it is equally crucial to look at personal considerations and help you with easing the fear of the unknown. Given that many people overlook the psychological adjustments of retirement, I can help you understand why it's important to be emotionally (not just financially) ready for retirement.
    What Kind of Retiree Will You Be?
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    Impact of Taxes
    The strategies you use when drawing down your retirement savings can have a significant impact on how much you'll pay in taxes and may help you keep more of the returns. Each retiree's situation is different but establishing a tax management strategy for your investments can help you retain more of your investment returns.
    Tax-Smart Strategies

PLAN YOUR LEGACY

My practice is committed to addressing the needs of all generations within the families we serve.
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    You’ve Been Named Executor of a Parent’s Will
    If you've been named the executor under your parent's Last Will and Testament (the "Will"), it quickly becomes apparent that it's a role with both emotional and administrative tasks. As the executor, you've been entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out a parent's last wishes. Knowing and understanding the responsibilities involved with overseeing the estate process is the first step to being prepared.
    Here are Some Key Guidelines
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    Behavioral Finance
    While people are supposed to act in their own self-interest and make logical decisions, human beings are much more inclined to act emotionally when it comes to money – that's the core principle behind a school of thought called Behavioral Investing.
    Learn the Triggers You Should Watch Out For
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    Top Cybersecurity Terms You Need to Know
    Having a basic understanding of cyber terminology and jargon—and staying up to date about new schemes—can go a long way towards keeping your money, identity, and family safe.
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    Caring For Your Aging Parents
    We can assist with preparing for future care and protecting what your parents have dedicated their lives to build. There will come a time when your parents need your help. We have helped our clients identify the signs and the required steps for supporting their aging family members
    Check out this Guide
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    Good Habits for Raising Money-Savvy Children
    As children mature beyond stashing coins in piggy banks and begin managing their own money through more sophisticated vehicles like savings accounts, here are 3 tips to help them build good financial habits.
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    Education Saving Planning
    Within the context of your overall wealth strategy, we are here to help you plan for future education expenses using best practices and presenting you with appropriate options for your college savings strategy.
    There is more to a 529 plan than you may know

Life After Divorce

Divorce is never easy emotionally or financially, but I'm here for you. Together we'll figure out what your financial situation will look like moving forward.
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    Divorce
    Divorcing a spouse can be a difficult ordeal, with repercussions that affect your emotional and financial well being. I can help you prepare for these difficult situations to feel more in control and better equipped to make informed decisions about your financial future.
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    Getting Organized
    I'll walk you through how to help get your new situation in order and a key to this is tracking down documents, updating information like beneficiaries where necessary, and taking inventory of your everything from your accounts to recurring bills. This is the first step in figuring out what you have and need.
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    Financial Planning and Budgeting
    At its core, financial planning is understand the goals you have and creating a process on how to potentially achieve them. We'll need to reconcile your income and savings with how you're spending. I can help you track your spending to get aligned with your new situation.
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    Building and Protecting Credit
    Don't let your credit rating be damaged by the actions of your former spouse. Let's make sure to close all joint credit cards and accounts, then we can take the steps to establish your own credit.
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    Taxes and Estate Planning Strategies
    I'm here to help you review your tax situation, trusts, wills, and even insurance policies. I want to make sure you know where you currently stand in order to help make the best decisions possible as you move forward.

    Disclaimers:
    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.

Location

4449 Easton Way
Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43219
US
Direct:
(614) 473-2469(614) 473-2469
Fax:
(614) 573-9966(614) 573-9966
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From My Desk

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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
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
2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration
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2025 Midyear Economic Outlook: A Widespread Deceleration

Global growth is likely to slow in 2025 and 2026 as the shock of higher U.S. tariffs crimps demand around the world.

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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2Morgan 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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3Morgan 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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4When 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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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 and other legal matters.

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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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7When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.

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8Alternative 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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