INSIGHTS GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE

Jason Johnson is celebrating his 35th year providing financial and wealth management advice and services.

He is a graduate of Louisiana State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business and earned his commission in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Jason joined UBS Financial Services in February 2009 after nearly 20 years with Merrill Lynch. His team specializes in financial and estate planning, money management, and corporate pools of money, including 401(k) plans, 403b plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified plans, foundations, and endowments. Jason is a Certified Investment Management Analyst Professional℠ that is awarded by the Investment Management Consultants Association in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business.

He earned his accredited Investment Fiduciary from the Center for Fiduciary Studies Administrators and Record Keepers. He also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist℠ Designation through the College for Financial Planning. Most recently, Jason obtained the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation through the Exit Planning Institute.

Jason regularly attends industry conferences as a guest, panelist, or speaker to stay current with investment management, fiduciary practices, ERISA, and more. Jason was recognized in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 by Forbes/SHOOK as Best-in-State Wealth Advisor in Florida. He was also featured in Fortune, Entrepreneur, and Bloomberg Businessweek.

2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Each ranking was based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher). This evaluation process concluded in June of the previous year the award was issued having commenced in June of the year before that. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to SHOOK Research LLC to obtain or use the ranking. This ranking is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research LLC and this ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These rankings are not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is not affiliated with SHOOK Research LLC or Forbes. For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.
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Services Include
Securities Agent: CA, GA, CO, OR, NJ, MN, LA, DE, NC, TN, ND, MI, NY, AZ, DC, TX, SC, MD, FL, VA, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 2696291
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SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

We serve a select clientele of financially successful families and individuals. The time they devote to their careers, families and communities often leaves little time to focus on their personal finances. They rely on us to provide the advice needed to make informed decisions, and the resources to put those decisions into action. While our clients tend to share the complex, multigenerational planning issues common among highly affluent families, they also face unique challenges that are specific to the ways in which they created their wealth.
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    1. Comprehensive Financial Planning
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    2. Retirement Planning
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    3. Estate Planning
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    4. Social Security Analysis
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    5. Facilitate Family Meetings
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    6. Serve as the main advisor helping bring together clients trusted advisors.

CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL SOLUTIONS

We understand the unique considerations confronting organizations that face differing circumstances, balancing the strategic considerations between fundraising and/or grant-making. We also recognize the growing demand for greater portfolio activation by clients who wish to more closely align their investments to reflect mission and align with their organizational values. At a time when the world’s capital markets are evolving at an exceptional pace, we’re here to help you manage your responsibilities with ease.
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    Corporate Cash Management and Lending Solutions
    I provide high-credit quality and tailored investment solutions that align with your organization's short-term and long-term visions. Our corporate cash management solutions including Investment Policy Statement services with extensive reporting support services.
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    Executive Financial Planning
    Senior executives often have complex incentive compensation packages and concentrated equity positions in public or private companies. These often require Rule 144 and 10b5-1 plans and other sophisticated diversification strategies. While most executives are highly sophisticated in financial matters, their personal, business, and civic commitments often leave little time to focus on their personal finances. We’re here to support you in a way to allows you to navigate these often-choppy waters with ease.
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    Business exit planning and succession planning
    Ownership of a business can represent years, sometimes decades of hard work and commitment. Nevertheless, business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities and preparation that go into a successful succession strategy. Whether you’re contemplating an IPO, merger with another company, private sale, or succession within the family we're here to help you develop and execute a successful strategy.

Retirement Solutions

I work alongside major defined contribution, defined benefit, and nonqualified deferred compensation service providers to help you deliver meaningful benefits to your employees.

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    401(k) plans

    Areas of Support:

    • Fee benchmarking
    • Fiduciary training
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    Defined Benefit Plans

    Areas of Support:

    • Asset management
    • Asset-liability matching
    • Plan termination
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    Non-Qualified Plans-Establishment

    Areas of Support:

    • Evaluation of plan design and funding sources

Working With You and Your Organization

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We can help grow and protect your organization with a more holistic management approach. It's a strategy that extends beyond investments to help manage your risk. By doing so, we hope to give you more time to focus on what matters most to you. Additionally, we'll help you better understand the potential strategic challenges and opportunities your organization faces—and how to better position it for success.

Areas of Focus:

  • Fiduciary Best Practices
  • Investment Policy Statement Service & Monitoring
  • Investment Strategy & Reporting

Location

201 E. Pine St 11th
Fl
Orlando, FL 32801
US
Direct:
(407) 418-1015(407) 418-1015

Meet My Team

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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 Jason Johnson today.
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