Welcome

Jim is a 1988 graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. He later furthered his professional education by attaining the designation of Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist© from the College of Financial Planning. He also holds the designation of Certified Financial Planner® as well as the distinguished Family Wealth Director title.

Jim and his team employ a consultative process, which at its core is comprehensive financial planning. Their goal is to bring clarity to the financial world of the uncertain. Working with a network of professionals who have experience in different fields, such as Taxation, Estate Planning, Investment Banking and Lending, allows them to provide strategies for almost all of their client’s financial needs.

Identifying and helping clients capitalize on financial opportunities that may benefit them, in areas such as portfolio management, asset preservation, and providing insurance reviews, is how they consistently seek to add value to their clients. If you are a business owner, they will recommend strategies that span the life cycle of your business. Whether it’s providing retirement plan solutions, business valuations or potential exit strategies, they have the resources that can help you reach your financial and investment goals.
Services Include
Securities Agent: UT, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1274663
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Working With You

Our clients work with us because we have a genuine interest in their success.  We seek to build long term relationships based on trust, and always work in the best interest of our clients.  Here’s what you can expect:



We will work collaboratively with you to establish your financial goals.

We will develop a comprehensive financial plan, which will establish a roadmap for your financial future.

We will construct a personalized investment plan that dovetails with your comprehensive financial plan.

We will provide a methodical and disciplined approach to investing, which will better position you to reach your goals.

We will let you know where your stand relative to each of your goals on an ongoing basis.

We will attempt to make you aware of every appropriate financial opportunity that is available to you.

Family Wealth Director

Jim attained the Family Wealth Director Designation in January of 2018. Candidates for this distinguished program are selected by the management team at Morgan Stanley.

Family Wealth Director is a rare distinction, earned by only 300 of Morgan Stanley’s 16,000 Financial Advisors. The designation is given to those who have extensive experience working with ultra high net worth families, and who have undergone specialized training. Family Wealth Directors have direct access to an extensive range of resources needed to help highly affluent families manage the complex, multigenerational challenges of managing significant wealth.

Following an integrated approach to planning, Family Wealth Directors work with you and your family to develop a comprehensive plan that incorporates issues of family dynamics, wealth transfer, asset protection and location, and business succession planning.

As a Family Wealth Director-led advisory practice, Jim continues to be recognized for his commitment and sophisticated approach to helping clients meet their complex wealth management requirements, separating him from other advisors within the industry, and within our own firm.

We begin by developing an understanding of you and your family. Translating this knowledge into strategy and process, we work with you to help you manage not only your investments but also your balance sheet and liquidity needs, as well as analyzing and assessing your financial status and investment performance on an ongoing basis and reporting to you regularly.

Jim’s clients are entitled to a full suite of financial planning and investment services, as well as access to a full breadth of family advisory services – such as philanthropy, aggregated reporting, family governance and dynamics – all of which are tailored to assist them in meeting their unique wealth management needs.



In summary, in conjunction with specialized and dedicated resources available to FWDs from around the firm, we offer many services provided by family offices that allow us to better serve a small number of clients with sophisticated needs.

Who We Serve

Jim and his team leverage the vast investment resources of Morgan Stanley in order to meet the unique needs of captive insurance companies.
If your organization has decided to implement a captive insurance company as a component of your risk management plan, we can apply our knowledge and experience in managing these investment opportunities and include a comprehensive range of services:

• Maintaining a close relationship with your captive manager and other key professionals

• Helping review a custom Investment Policy Statement outlining permitted investments

• Providing investment recommendations for your captive portfolio that are highly liquid, relatively low volatility, and that are easily accessible for payment of claims

• Structuring custom investment portfolios designed to help match your claims-paying forecast

Personal Interests

Jim lives in Haddonfield, NJ with his wife Lisa, and their 4 children. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially summers at the Jersey Shore. He also enjoys golfing, exercising and reading. Jim serves on the Board of his alma mater, Fr. Judge High School. He is also a member of Tavistock Country Club.

Location

330 Fellowship Rd
Ste 400
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
US
Direct:
(215) 854-1172(215) 854-1172
Toll-Free:
(800) 233-1414(800) 233-1414
Fax:
(215) 845-0339(215) 845-0339
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

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

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact James McCormick today.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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2Investors 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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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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4Morgan 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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5When 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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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 and other legal matters.

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7Morgan 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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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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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10When 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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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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12Alternative 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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