My Focus

My focus is on helping clients articulate, develop and achieve their financial goals and security through financial planning. We accomplish this together through a thorough analysis of financials, open communication and by education and support through different life and market cycles.
Services Include
Securities Agent: WA, IN, AZ, KS, UT, SC, IL, FL, NY, MD, ID, OH, NV, PA, MA, DC, VA, MI, LA, IA, GA, CA, WI, TN, OR, KY, CT, CO, AR, NJ, TX, NC, AK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1278848
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Jennifer's Background

Jennifer Ziegler, CFP® focuses on comprehensive financial and wealth management for her clients and families. From establishing initial investment plans to guiding her clients through retirement, Jennifer engages in holistic wealth management that seeks to accommodate changing economic conditions, meet unforeseen expenses, while helping her clients achieve their financial goals and freedom.

She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation and received her B.S. in Business from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is financially licensed as a General Securities Representative and Investment Advisor Representative (Series 7, 65, 31, 9, and 10), holds Life and Long-Term-Care Insurance licenses.

Jennifer is from Buffalo, New York and relocated to North Carolina after serving six years in the US Navy Reserve. Jennifer lives in Davidson with her family, she participates semi-annually in various charitable road marathons and is active with various ministries at her church. Jennifer is a graduate of Leadership Lake Norman, and a member of Executive Woman Lake Norman, and North Mecklenburg Women's Club.

Experience and Associations

Experience:
  • 2009 - Present: Morgan Stanley*
  • 2006 - 2009: AG Edwards & Sons, Inc/ Wachovia Securities
Associations:
  • Member of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of the North Mecklenburg Women's Club
  • Graduate of the Leadership Lake Norman Class XI
  • Member Executive Women of Lake Norman

Client Service Team

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    Alexander Chambarry - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (704) 442-4800(704) 442-4800
    Email:Alexander.Chambarry@morganstanley.com
    As a Registered Client Service Associate, Alex strives to make clients’ experiences seamless and simple. Prior to coming to Morgan Stanley, Alex was a Trading Enablement Assistant for Wells Fargo Advisors. Alex earned a B.A. in Economics from Stony Brook University in 2021. He also currently serves part time in the North Carolina National Guard as an Engineer Officer. In his spare time Alex enjoys the outdoors and traveling with his wife Jessica and their dog, Gator.

Location

17505 W Catawba Ave
Ste 300
Cornelius, NC 28031
US
Direct:
(704) 896-9110(704) 896-9110
Toll-Free:
(800) 383-3554(800) 383-3554
Fax:
(704) 892-0012(704) 892-0012

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 Jared M. Bush

Jared Bush is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in the Carolinas.

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.

Jared began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch. He also served as a Premier Client Manager at Bank of America and as a Licensed Financial Specialist at Wells Fargo.

Jared is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his family. Outside of the office, Jared enjoys playing golf, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 619654
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.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Jennifer A Ziegler today.
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4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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5Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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Awards Disclosures
CRC 6491812 (04/2024)