My Story and Services

Jason is a dedicated Financial Advisor with a passion for making a positive impact on his clients' lives. He believes that finances influence every aspect of daily life, and he is committed to helping people achieve financial stability and success. With a natural talent for numbers, Jason discovered his passion for finance during an investment class in his MBA program, which led him to pursue a career in the financial services industry.

Jason's approach to financial advising is unique and client focused. He emphasizes the importance of planning as the foundation for a successful financial outcome. By understanding his clients' feelings and beliefs, he aims to create personalized plans and strategies that they can easily understand and follow. His focus on liquidity helps his clients to adapt to life's changes, and he encourages diverse investment options.

In addition to his professional achievements, Jason is deeply committed to his community. He mentors young people and volunteers as a coach for various sports, from little league baseball to high school girls' golf. His dedication to helping others extends beyond his professional life, reflecting his genuine desire to make a difference.

Jason's personal life is equally fulfilling. He has been happily married to his wife, Kate, for 25 years, and they have three children: Jordan, Carter, and Charlie. The family also includes a beloved English Cream Retriever named Chill. In his free time, Jason enjoys golfing, fishing, and camping, activities that allow him to relax and recharge.
Services Include
Securities Agent: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MT, NV, NM, NY, OH, OK, SC, TX, UT, WA, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU

Your financial plan should include more than just your investment objectives. Rather, it should be tailored to address the personal life and legacy goals you've identified and prioritized.

Jason's planning process begins with you, your personal goals, your financial goals, and your investment objectives. It is holistic in its approach and encompasses all the key elements of your financial life as well as your cash management needs. Your curated wealth plan includes research and recommendations across a wide range of asset classes, themes, models, and investment managers to accomplish your objectives.

The CFP® Professional
Jason Andersen is certified by the CFP® Board. The CFP® designation shows that Jason has taken the extra step to demonstrate commitment and professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP® certification process to better serve his clients.

The certification process includes demanding education, examination, experience, and ethical requirements. These four cornerstones set the foundation for the ability in helping clients achieve their goals. Jason's diverse skillsets can help you navigate the complicated financial factors in your life.

Our LifeView® Platform
Using Morgan Stanley's LifeView® platform - Jason can create your personal roadmap to help achieve and protect your goals - a framework that makes the connection between your life goals and your financial resources and provides a baseline for future discussions.

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    Discover

    Start with a conversation to gain a thorough understanding of your needs, lifestyle and family – and your goals for the future.

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    Advise

    Jason works with you to develop portfolio strategies to help you achieve and protect the outcomes you envision.

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    Implement

    Look across multiple accounts and products to help you implement solutions that are an appropriate fit for your strategy.

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    Track Progress

    Jason helps you track your progress as well as spending and savings to help ensure you remain on track towards your goals.

PURSUING YOUR GOALS, TOGETHER

When you invest in your workforce, you empower it too. I can help deliver workplace financial solutions that can help employees build financial well-being.
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    Pre-Liquidity Planning
    If your company is going through a liquidity event, some advance planning on your part may help you get the most out of your equity compensation.
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    Executive Financial Services
    As a successful corporate executive, you face unique challenges. Morgan Stanley offer’s services designed for executives like you, helping you make more informed choices and manage your wealth more effectively.
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    Concentrated Stock & Options Analysis
    Designed for executives who have significant wealth in stock and options of their company, the Concentrated Stock and Options Analysis illustrates various valuations of holdings as well as hypothetical diversification scenarios.
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    Understanding Your Equity Awards
    Equity awards are a recognition of your executives’ hard work. Let’s help put them to good use. Leveraging an innovative analysis platform, I can provide strategy and perspective to help your leaders maximize the impact of their equity.
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    Succession Planning
    Ownership of a business can represent years, sometimes decades of arduous work and commitment. Nevertheless, business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities and preparation that go into a successful succession strategy. Whether you are contemplating an IPO, merger with another company, private sale via a Strategic Client Group or Investment Bank, or succession within the family I am here to help you develop and execute a successful exit strategy.
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    Morgan Stanley at Work
    Workplace financial solutions that help employees achieve their life goals. Our comprehensive offering spans Equity, Financial Wellness and Retirement solutions, plus Financial Empowerment, so your workforce can realize the full potential of their benefits.
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KEEPING YOU CONNECTED

Morgan Stanley’s comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each and every aspect of your financial portfolio and life. Learn more about some of the Modern Wealth Management Tools that we offer to our valued clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorizations.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    Access your account wherever, whenever using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online from the convenience of your phone or tablet.
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    Total Wealth View
    View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault allows for easy sharing and convenient access to your most important documents from wills and deeds to financial statements and tax fillings. Easily manage your encrypted financial records all in one place.
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    MS Reserved
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
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    Family Office Resources
    Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources provides specialized, technical expertise to select clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues. Our core capabilities span three complimentary areas of focus including Governance & Legacy, Wealth Strategies and Signature Access.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE

At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, exclusive access to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities, gives me the means to support your goals at every stage in your life.
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. I can help you create a wealth plan that's adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award-winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
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    Advice and Solutions
    My clients benefit from access to the intellectual capital of our Global Investment Committee, a group of leading market thinkers uniquely dedicated to providing high-quality, industry-leading investment ideas to Wealth Management clients.
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    Investment Management
    At Morgan Stanley Investment Management, our goal is to provide strong long-term performance to a diverse client base of governments, institutions, corporations, advisors and individuals worldwide. Our investment solutions include a broad range of alternative investments, active investment strategies, customization strategies, sustainability expertise and tax-management solutions.
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    Cybersecurity
    Your security is my top priority. Morgan Stanley proactively defends our systems and monitors our digital landscapes to anticipate issues before they arise and responds appropriately when they do. The Firm is actively supporting a multitude of layers of security. Read more about the cybersecurity resources used by the firm below.
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    Lending and Cash Management
    I recognize that clients and their families have unique needs that require dedicated experience and capabilities. My goal is to help simplify your financial life with a combination of cash management and lending solutions designed to complement your investment strategy and support your financial goals.
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    Tax Management Services
    Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers a full spectrum of tax-efficient solutions to help mitigate the tax drag on your portfolio—so you can keep more of what you earn and improve after-tax returns.
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Location

6510 S Millrock Drive
Ste 100
Holladay, UT 84121
US
Direct:
(801) 947-3042(801) 947-3042

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 Scott Knudsen

Scott Knudsen is a Senior Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

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.

Scott began his career in financial services in 2001 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2006 as a High Net Worth Lending Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Credit Analyst at Merrill Lynch.

Scott is a graduate of the University of Utah, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Park City, Utah with his family. Outside of the office, Scott enjoys hiking, mountain biking, skiing and camping.
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About Matt Parkin

Matt Parkin is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Colorado overseeing office locations Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.

Matt began his career in financial services in 2008 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his current position, he was a financial planner for the Wealth Strategies Group with Charles Schwab Corporation.

Matt attained his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University. Matt holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Wealth Strategist® designations. Matt lives in Denver, Colorado. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and staying active outside. Matt is an avid golfer and volunteers at the First Tee Program.
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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
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

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.
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