My Story and Services

Jen is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. She also holds Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst certifications.

Jen began her career in 1994 as a Financial Advisor with Dean Witter, then went on to spend sixteen years as an annuity wholesaler. In 2016, Jen returned to the advisor role, joining a team with UBS before moving to Morgan Stanley in 2024.

She is a graduate of Assumption University with a degree in Economics.

Jen values relationships and enjoys solving for each client's need, no matter how big or small. She became a Financial Advisor to learn and to teach, to give her clients the guidance they need to flourish, and to fulfill their legacies. Giving back and helping others succeed is extremely important to her. Jen is a member of the Women's Giving Alliance and sits on the Executive Leadership Cabinet for Go Red for Women with the American Heart Association.

Jen deeply values family. She enjoys having her mother, twin sister, and cousins nearby and spends most of her time outside of the office with her three children: Lily, Bryce, and Sierra. Her mini boxer and two cats complete the family.
Services Include
Securities Agent: MD, AL, TN, TX, OK, DC, NM, NC, FL, DE, PA, KY, IN, OH, MA, CA, VA, NY, MT, MI, GA, SC, CT; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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My Approach

Thorough, thoughtful planning – planning that analyzes where you are as well as where you want to go – is one of the most important steps in establishing a path to your goals. I believe in designing your future with investment strategies that virtually encompass your whole life. That means taking the time to get to know you – your dreams and goals, as well as your financial concerns and the issues that keep you up at night. My success stems from our ability to ask you the right questions and to listen carefully to your answers. No matter what unique need you have, we can find an appropriate solution.

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    Step 1: Discovery & Goal Setting

    Let's begin with a thorough discussion to explain and ascertain your needs, wants, and values. It is important to us that we have a thorough understanding of various facets of your life that affects your financial goals and decisions. Every financial strategy should be unique because everyone is different.

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    Step 2: Analysis, Strategy & Planning

    To conduct a full assessment of your financial situation, I make use of a range of financial planning and risk analysis tools. I'll then implement a comprehensive financial plan that can help you accumulate, safeguard, and transfer wealth in line with your objectives.

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    Step 3: Implementation

    Your assets will be transferred to Morgan Stanley once you give your approval. We'll start implementing the additional techniques we described in your plan once they are in line with your tailored investment strategy.

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    Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring

    My relationship with you is extremely important to me, and I want to keep it that way. I'll communicate with you frequently to provide account updates. Additionally, I'll keep tabs on how well you're doing in achieving each of your objectives and adjust your financial plan as need when your circumstances change.

HELPING YOU PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE

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With the ebb and flow of the broader economy and the universe of strategies to consider, it's never been more important to have the right team behind you. Myprocessfocuses on developing a comprehensive plan that adjusts based on the different stages of your life. Where are you on your retirement journey?

Saving for Retirement

Even though retirement may be decades away, it's essential to start planning and saving for the life you want, today. Here are some initial strategies to consider to keep you on track.

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Transitioning Into Retirement

Transitioning into retirement is no small task. Financially, you'll need to shift gears from building your savings, to generating income and planning your spending. Click below to consider some of our ideas on how to navigate this stage of your journey.

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Living In Retirement

Congratulations! You've made it into retirement and you're finally enjoying life at your own pace. In preparation of this, have you ensured your savings will last? Explore some of our helpful strategies here.

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MY SUITE OF SERVICES

As wealth grows, so do its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. I leverage my experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. I look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we can map out a strategy to help achieve your particular priorities and goals.

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    Wealth Management

    Wealth Management brings virtually all the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connection across your personal life, your family, your career and your legacy goals to develop a comprehensive strategy that is uniquely yours.

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    Retirement Planning

    One of our key areas of focus is helping you prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, we manage the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with confidence.

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    Professional Portfolio Management

    Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate cash-flow or income as you require.

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    Estate Planning Strategies

    Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset tilting and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED, ALL IN ONE PLACE

As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to a suite of digital tools and resources aimed at helping you manage your finances with greater ease.

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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)

    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.

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    Spending and Budgeting Tool

    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts with our Spending and Budgeting Tool.

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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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    eDelivery

    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.

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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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    Online Security Center

    Safeguarding your assets and information is one of our highest priorities, but you also have a critical role to play. Check out our collection of practical takeaways and best practices from our cybersecurity professionals, then explore a few of the ways we help protect you.

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Location

50 N. Laura St
Ste 2000
Jacksonville, FL 32202
US
Direct:
(904) 632-0223(904) 632-0223

Meet My Team

About Jessi Rausch

Jessi began her finance career in 2009 with RBC Wealth Management, where she obtained her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. She worked at Fidelity Investments after moving to the NYC area. Jessi held various roles in both sales and service with Fidelity before joining Wealth Plan Partners. She worked as a Relationship Manager at WPP for five years and is now very excited to join Jen Holden and Sally Ragsdale as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate for the Tower Team.

Jessi is a Husker at heart. She received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally from Omaha, she moved to New Jersey in 2011. While she enjoyed the Garden State, Jessi and her husband dreamed of warmer weather. Jessi and her family moved to Jacksonville in 2022. She is the mom of three girls, a dog, and cat.

Jessi is a rec soccer coach, Girl Scouts troop leader, and animal rescue advocate. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Jacksonville, going to the beach, running, reading, and cooking.
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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
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 Jennifer Holden today.
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