
JG Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(203) 356-0878(203) 356-0878

Our Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
Our Story and Services
Our mission, as The JG Group at Morgan Stanley, is to be your financial advocate. We want to help you identify your goals and customize a strategy to help put them within your reach. The JG Group combines the vast resources and capabilities of a global financial leader with the close personal attention of a team dedicated to the specialized needs of individuals, families and institutional clients.
Together, we can help manage your organization’s investment portfolio, or review your investment policy statement, and on an individual basis, we can help you plan for a comfortable retirement, or leave behind a meaningful legacy to your loved ones.
Our goal is to help make your wealth work for you through all types of market conditions, working to further your mission over the long-term.
Together, we can help manage your organization’s investment portfolio, or review your investment policy statement, and on an individual basis, we can help you plan for a comfortable retirement, or leave behind a meaningful legacy to your loved ones.
Our goal is to help make your wealth work for you through all types of market conditions, working to further your mission over the long-term.
Awards
- Richard Jacoby named to 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
- Ryan Gildersleeve named to 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
- Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2023) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote1
- AnnuitiesFootnote2
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Financial PlanningFootnote5
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote8
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote9
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote10
- Retirement PlanningFootnote11
- Trust ServicesFootnote12
- Wealth ManagementFootnote13
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Creating Your Plan
To be truly effective, your plan must reflect the totality of your personal and financial life. Our role is to help ensure that your investment objectives are consistent with pressuring financial concerns and your long-term aspirations.
These four steps were developed to achieve that goal:
These four steps were developed to achieve that goal:
1. Setting your financial objectives
Through a process of discovery and discussion, we will work with you to articulate your aims for your wealth. Together, we will examine your current and future liabilities, income sources and cash flow needs, and then consider factors that might influence your overall strategy, including tolerance for risk, tax concerns, liquidity needs and time horizon. Through careful analysis, the team will look for potential gaps that may exist between your goals, and develop sound strategies to help smooth the path.
2. Creating your strategy
Working from our understanding of you and your objectives, we will propose a financial plan that contains specific strategies designed to help meet those goals. Our advice may encompass issues such as retirement planning, business continuation, tax minimization potential and wealth transfer. You will also receive an asset allocation strategy designed to provide diversification for your portfolio.
3. Implementing your strategy
After discussing and refining your strategy, we will work closely with you to bring the elements to life. Planning is a vital part of our process. Using tools to actively monitor your plans progress, making sure you are on track to meet your financial goals and objectives. If you prefer to invest in individual securities, we can help identify specific stocks, bonds and other securities that may be suitable for your portfolio. Whatever approach we decide on, the team will help you keep your strategy on track
4. Reviewing objectives and performance
We view ongoing communication as the foundation of our successful collaboration with you. We will make every effort to stay aware of your changing financial needs and provide viable strategies to help you meet them. This means reviewing your portfolio together at your request when your circumstances change, we will work with you to revise your strategy and reposition your assets to reflect your new needs and goals.
Location
4 Landmark Square 2nd
Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
US
Direct:
(203) 356-0878(203) 356-0878
Meet JG Group
About Richard Jacoby
With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, R.J. currently manages relationships for individuals, families, endowments and small and midsized business in the tri-state area, as well as nationwide.
R.J. started his career as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in Stamford, CT in 1992. Prior to joining the Morgan Stanley office in Greenwich, he spent 10 years at the UBS Financial private client office in Stamford, CT. In June 2002, R.J. completed Pace University’s rigorous Financial Planning Program at the Lubin School of Business. He is also a Senior Portfolio Manager within the Portfolio Management Group at Morgan Stanley. The Portfolio Management Group at Morgan Stanley is a group of Financial Advisors qualified to independently manage client assets based on training, experience and commitment to client service.
R.J. lives in Cos Cob, CT with his wife, Caryn. They have 3 adult children - Jackson, Sloan, and Maggie. He and his wife, Caryn, acted as committee chair for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation from 2009 to 2013. R.J. and Caryn are actively engaged with several community organizations and charities and have sat on the annual fund committee at Greenwich Country Day School. R.J. holds a BA from St. Lawrence University.
R.J. started his career as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in Stamford, CT in 1992. Prior to joining the Morgan Stanley office in Greenwich, he spent 10 years at the UBS Financial private client office in Stamford, CT. In June 2002, R.J. completed Pace University’s rigorous Financial Planning Program at the Lubin School of Business. He is also a Senior Portfolio Manager within the Portfolio Management Group at Morgan Stanley. The Portfolio Management Group at Morgan Stanley is a group of Financial Advisors qualified to independently manage client assets based on training, experience and commitment to client service.
R.J. lives in Cos Cob, CT with his wife, Caryn. They have 3 adult children - Jackson, Sloan, and Maggie. He and his wife, Caryn, acted as committee chair for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation from 2009 to 2013. R.J. and Caryn are actively engaged with several community organizations and charities and have sat on the annual fund committee at Greenwich Country Day School. R.J. holds a BA from St. Lawrence University.
Securities Agent: AL, DE, OK, OH, NH, ME, MO, AK, WA, MD, IN, CO, TN, RI, GA, DC, OR, MI, CT, CA, VT, TX, PA, IL, VA, SC, NJ, NC, MA, NY, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 175982
NMLS#: 175982
About Ryan Gildersleeve
A seasoned Family Wealth Advisor with 26 years of wealth management experience, Ryan has dedicated his entire career to providing highly customized advice and strategies to individuals, families and business owners. He guides them through a personalized approach that includes a thorough planning process and a commitment to outstanding service. To Ryan, the cornerstone of comprehensive wealth management begins with a solid financial plan focused on helping achieve each client’s unique goals.
Always driven to understand how to manage his personal finances in the most effective way possible, Ryan attended Vanderbilt University, receiving his B.A. degree in 1995. Soon after graduation, Ryan joined Merrill Lynch as an Associate, where he earned his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses and began working directly with clients as a Financial Advisor. In 2003, Ryan joined Smith Barney, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley, and has been a vital member of the firm’s Stamford branch ever since.
Throughout his career, Ryan has remained committed to professional development. In 2001, he earned the distinguished CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation from the College for Financial Planning and in 2004, he was named a Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley. More recently in 2016, Ryan achieved the firm’s Family Wealth Advisor certification. All of these designations demonstrate Ryan’s dedication to remaining on the forefront of the most effective financial strategies and deliver a powerful client experience.
A Connecticut native, Ryan currently lives in Old Greenwich with his wife, Karen, and their two children, Tyler and Lyla Grace. An avid music lover, Ryan enjoys performing his music with friends on stage at local clubs and restaurants. Favorite leisure activities include golf, watching college football and spending time with family and friends.
Always driven to understand how to manage his personal finances in the most effective way possible, Ryan attended Vanderbilt University, receiving his B.A. degree in 1995. Soon after graduation, Ryan joined Merrill Lynch as an Associate, where he earned his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses and began working directly with clients as a Financial Advisor. In 2003, Ryan joined Smith Barney, a predecessor firm of Morgan Stanley, and has been a vital member of the firm’s Stamford branch ever since.
Throughout his career, Ryan has remained committed to professional development. In 2001, he earned the distinguished CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation from the College for Financial Planning and in 2004, he was named a Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley. More recently in 2016, Ryan achieved the firm’s Family Wealth Advisor certification. All of these designations demonstrate Ryan’s dedication to remaining on the forefront of the most effective financial strategies and deliver a powerful client experience.
A Connecticut native, Ryan currently lives in Old Greenwich with his wife, Karen, and their two children, Tyler and Lyla Grace. An avid music lover, Ryan enjoys performing his music with friends on stage at local clubs and restaurants. Favorite leisure activities include golf, watching college football and spending time with family and friends.
Securities Agent: NJ, AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 175896
NMLS#: 175896
About Lester Dean
Lester Dean began his career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2019. He has been uniquely associated with the markets far longer. Growing up on a farm in northeast Kansas, he spent many hours preparing soybean and other agricultural products for market. Though he didn’t fully understand at that young age what caused the price of corn to fluctuate or how much soy bean would need to be planted to meet demand, a nascent love for economics was instilled in which he then turned to this passion into a career in finance.
His approach to the business is goals based. By working closely with his clients, he helps them formulate financial goals that will serve as the foundation of a comprehensive financial plan. Utilizing industry leading technology and the vast resources at Morgan Stanley, both himself and the client construct a road map of where they are now and where they want to go financially, implementing advisable solutions along the way to financial success.
With prospective clients, Lester looks to develop a lasting partnership that is based on accountability and follow through. He asks the right questions and listens intently to connect with them so that they feel comfortable and safe in their decision to include him as a shareholder of their financial lives.
Lester attended the University of Connecticut where he received a degree of Economics. His lifelong commitment to learning did not stop there as he has since earned the following certifications/designations: Series 7, 66, 65, Life & Health Insurance, Financial Planning Specialist, and CFA Level 1.
Outside of work, Lester is a student of economic history and enjoys reading, chess and playing soccer.
His approach to the business is goals based. By working closely with his clients, he helps them formulate financial goals that will serve as the foundation of a comprehensive financial plan. Utilizing industry leading technology and the vast resources at Morgan Stanley, both himself and the client construct a road map of where they are now and where they want to go financially, implementing advisable solutions along the way to financial success.
With prospective clients, Lester looks to develop a lasting partnership that is based on accountability and follow through. He asks the right questions and listens intently to connect with them so that they feel comfortable and safe in their decision to include him as a shareholder of their financial lives.
Lester attended the University of Connecticut where he received a degree of Economics. His lifelong commitment to learning did not stop there as he has since earned the following certifications/designations: Series 7, 66, 65, Life & Health Insurance, Financial Planning Specialist, and CFA Level 1.
Outside of work, Lester is a student of economic history and enjoys reading, chess and playing soccer.
Securities Agent: HI, NC, MO, CO, CT, VT, DC, TN, SC, GA, OK, IL, IN, NH, NJ, MN, MI, MD, MA, FL, DE, CA, AL, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, AK, WA, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2319332
NMLS#: 2319332

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1Alternative 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.
2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3When 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
10Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
11When 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.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
13Morgan 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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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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1Alternative 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.
2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
3When 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9When 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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
10Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
11When 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.
12Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
13Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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