Paul Cox, CIMA®
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Senior Institutional Consultant, Family Wealth Director, Alternative Investments Director, Founders Specialist
Phone:
(214) 468-7234(214) 468-7234
Jim Macfarlane, CFA®, CIMA®
First Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Alternative Investments Director,
Senior Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(801) 578-8068(801) 578-8068
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We are dedicated to protecting your prosperity and helping you use it to enhance your life, your community and your world.
My Story and Services
Jim Macfarlane is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Salt Lake City, Utah. Serving an exclusive group of successful families, business owners and executives, he understands the complexities that come with substantial wealth and the importance of providing bespoke solutions through a vast network of global resources.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Jim was CEO & Co-Portfolio Manager for Certeza Asset Management, a boutique asset management firm located in Utah. Before Certeza, Jim spent 12 years with Goldman Sachs in both the US and Europe working with institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families where he was most recently Vice President in Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Personal Financial Planning from Utah State University – Huntsman School of Business. He also holds a Masters in Finance from the London Business School and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder. Jim has passed the Series 7, Series 66, and Series 3 exams as well as the Investment Management Certificate Exam in the UK.
Outside of the office, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and their four boys and actively coaches basketball, football and lacrosse. Jim likes to stay active in sports with functional strength training, ice hockey and snow skiing. He is an enthusiastic consumer of audio books and podcasts.
As your Financial Advisor, Jim can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, he can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Jim was CEO & Co-Portfolio Manager for Certeza Asset Management, a boutique asset management firm located in Utah. Before Certeza, Jim spent 12 years with Goldman Sachs in both the US and Europe working with institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families where he was most recently Vice President in Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Personal Financial Planning from Utah State University – Huntsman School of Business. He also holds a Masters in Finance from the London Business School and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) holder. Jim has passed the Series 7, Series 66, and Series 3 exams as well as the Investment Management Certificate Exam in the UK.
Outside of the office, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife and their four boys and actively coaches basketball, football and lacrosse. Jim likes to stay active in sports with functional strength training, ice hockey and snow skiing. He is an enthusiastic consumer of audio books and podcasts.
As your Financial Advisor, Jim can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, he can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Securities Agent: MS, MO, GA, CT, AK, IL, CA, TN, NJ, NC, FL, DC, VA, SD, MT, MD, LA, KS, IA, AL, NE, MI, MA, VT, PR, PA, OR, NM, MN, KY, CO, ND, WI, TX, OH, NY, ME, HI, WA, SC, NH, IN, AZ, DE, OK, NV, AR, UT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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1. Discovery
Investing the time to learn about you and your family; your assets and liabilities and the risk exposures, enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to help meet your needs.
2. Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, we help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that can be used to help meet your objectives.
3. Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
4. Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, we analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
5. Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
6. Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to help ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.
VALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Jim believes financial education leads to better insights into investment strategies and discipline, and ultimately, better long-term decisions. As a result, he is committed to providing you with important information about managing your wealth more effectively in today’s global markets. Jim has assembled the following resources that reinforce the fundamental investment strategies and concepts of his practice. He's provided links to these materials, where available, and hopes you’ll return often to learn more about the topics that impact your overall wealth.
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I enjoying helping people just like you, in all stages of life.
I understand that your specific circumstances may require a custom strategies. No problem: I’ll work with you to develop detailed wealth plans and concrete strategies.
I understand that your specific circumstances may require a custom strategies. No problem: I’ll work with you to develop detailed wealth plans and concrete strategies.
My satisfied clients include:
- Business owners (including family businesses)
- Corporate executives
- High-net-worth young investors
- Mid-career professionals and their families
- Nonprofit organizations
- Seniors near or in retirement
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AWARD-WINNING WEALTH MANAGEMENT. FOCUSED ON YOU.
With the guidance of a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor and the strength of a five-time award-winning wealth management platform<sup> <a href="#wm-disclosure-1" class="Link--underline"> <span class="sr-only">Footnote</span> 1 </a> </sup>, you can build, preserve, and manage your wealth with precision and purpose. For every stage of your financial journey.
Tax-Smart Solutions
Leading tax optimization capabilities\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-2" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 2 \</a\> \</sup\> designed to deliver year\-round tax management with an eye toward reducing taxes and boosting after\-tax returns.
Seamless Cash Management Integration
A comprehensive, coordinated strategy with access to competitive yields, flexible financing options, and exclusive cash management resources.
Premier Risk Management and Cyber Defense
Industry\-acclaimed risk management tools\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-3" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 3 \</a\> \</sup\> to help drive smarter portfolio decisions. In\-house team of cybersecurity experts dedicated to help protect you from cyber threats.
Personalized Legacy Planning
Guidance from experienced professionals across estate, trust, philanthropy, and financial planning to help preserve and grow your legacy.
An Industry-Leading Platform
Expert insights from 500+ equity analysts to help unlock your portfolio's potential and investment guidance.
Liquidity When You Need It
Industry\-leading securities\-based lending solutions to help access liquidity without selling assets or disrupting your investment strategy.\<sup\> \<a href="#wm\-disclosure\-4" class="Link\-\-underline"\> \<span class="sr\-only"\>Footnote\</span\> 4 \</a\> \</sup\>
Robust Concentrated Stock Solutions
Powerful tools and strategies to help manage concentrated stock positions and look to optimize portfolio outcomes.
Alternatives & Private Markets Access
A comprehensive alternative investments platform offering tailored solutions, early access to select offerings, and competitive pricing structures. Exclusive private market and pre\-IPO opportunities that were previously reserved for institutions.
Location
60 East South Temple, 20th
Fl
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
US
Direct:
(801) 578-8068(801) 578-8068
Meet My Team
Joan Mason, CRPC®
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(214) 661-7057(214) 661-7057
Matt Millard
Vice President
Phone:
(214) 720-5085(214) 720-5085
Steven Leach
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(214) 907-8484(214) 907-8484
Michael Beste, CFP®
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(214) 468-7265(214) 468-7265
Harry Crouch
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(214) 661-7015(214) 661-7015
About Paul Cox
Paul draws on more than 15 years of domestic and international experience in asset management, institutional lending and wealth planning to create and implement highly customized strategies for clients. Backed by the resources of Morgan Stanley, he and his team offer a broad range of services and experience needed to help address the complex, multifaceted challenges of managing significant wealth. Rooted in investment strategy, his relationships may touch virtually every aspect of his clients’ financial lives, including investing, wealth transfer, financial education, lending solutions, cash management, philanthropy and even issues of family governance and lifestyle management.
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science with Merit in international political economy from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in international politics and Russian from Brigham Young University.
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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"
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science with Merit in international political economy from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in international politics and Russian from Brigham Young University.
Disclosures
"Morgan 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"
Securities Agent: NY, NE, TX, PA, OH, ME, MD, LA, CO, UT, SC, NC, MS, MI, IL, CA, MT, KS, AZ, AL, WA, MO, MN, IA, GA, FL, DE, CT, AK, SD, NM, OR, NJ, MA, HI, WI, NV, AR, TN, PR, OK, KY, IN, DC, ND, VT, VA, NH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Joan Mason
With 37 years of professional experience in Financial Services, Joan serves as a Relationship Manager designing and implementing wealth management strategies for Multi-Generational Family-Owned Businesses, Corporate Board Members and Executives and Private Foundations.
Having begun her career with E. F. Hutton & Company in 1986, Joan returned to the firm in 2008 bringing extensive experience in Wealth Management, as well as Branch and Regional Administrative Management. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she spent six years in the Private Wealth Management Division of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown, where she was responsible for the firm’s largest Corporate Stock Plan. In this role she served as liaison to CFOs, Corporate HR, Plan Administrators and other key corporate officers tasked with managing Corporate Executive Compensation Plans. The previous eight years she served in various management capacities at RBC Wealth Management and Kemper Securities. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® professional designation.
Outside of the office, Joan enjoys spending time with her husband Chris & their daughter Taylor. She enjoys travel, hiking and golf. She is also active in the community, volunteering for organizations that focus on research & caregiver resources for families impacted by Alzheimer’ disease and other Dementias.to that end, Joan has served on the Advisory Council for the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas – Dallas and an on officer and long-standing member of AWARE Dallas.
Having begun her career with E. F. Hutton & Company in 1986, Joan returned to the firm in 2008 bringing extensive experience in Wealth Management, as well as Branch and Regional Administrative Management. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she spent six years in the Private Wealth Management Division of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown, where she was responsible for the firm’s largest Corporate Stock Plan. In this role she served as liaison to CFOs, Corporate HR, Plan Administrators and other key corporate officers tasked with managing Corporate Executive Compensation Plans. The previous eight years she served in various management capacities at RBC Wealth Management and Kemper Securities. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® professional designation.
Outside of the office, Joan enjoys spending time with her husband Chris & their daughter Taylor. She enjoys travel, hiking and golf. She is also active in the community, volunteering for organizations that focus on research & caregiver resources for families impacted by Alzheimer’ disease and other Dementias.to that end, Joan has served on the Advisory Council for the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas – Dallas and an on officer and long-standing member of AWARE Dallas.
Securities Agent: TX, NY, CA, WA, DC, MI, IL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
About Matt Millard
Matt Millard is the Group Director for Paul Cox, Jim Macfarlane, & Joan Mason. Matt joins the team with over 17 years of experience in the finance industry. He was a Risk Officer for the Morgan Stanley Dallas Market where he oversaw 3 branches and over 20 advisors’ practices. As a Risk Officer Matt was responsible for the education and training of firm policies, supervision of advisor activities, and adherence to financial industry regulations for the firm’s core Dallas market offices. He has also served Morgan Stanley clients as a Business Service Officer with responsibility for 4 branches at a high-watermark and over 25 advisors. As BSO one of Matt’s responsibilities was mentoring new Client Service Associates across the market to obtain their FINRA securities licenses as well as furthering development of tenured service personnel. He also assisted in the training of new managers that are involved in protecting the firm, its employees, and clients. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Matt held various positions at Merrill Lynch from client service to management. While working at Merrill Lynch, Matt was named as one of the top 100 Client Associates for the firm. He was also successful in having the overall firm update/change a policy that helped improve supervision and redundancies in how Merrill Lynch oversaw High-Yield bond purchases – protecting both clients and the firm. He was also the regional administrative assistant coach, which involved mentoring/training administrative assistants across several states. Matt was born in Illinois but later moved to Texas with his parents (despite his dislike of the heat). He and his partner currently live in Southeast Dallas. In his free time, Matt enjoys reading fiction, staying up to date with technology, and traveling to experience new cultures. His favorite place currently is Washington (state).
About Steven Leach
Steven is a Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley and plays a critical role in supporting the team’s Financial Advisors and aims to deliver exceptional service to individual and institutional clients. Steven brings several years of experience in analyzing procedural risk and operational efficiency. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Steven worked for Goldman Sachs in its Risk and Regulatory Control team. Originally from Dallas, Steven dual majored in History and Japanese at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Outside of work he enjoys clay shooting, cycling, and film photography.
Outside of work he enjoys clay shooting, cycling, and film photography.
About Michael Beste
Michael Beste is a Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley. Based in the Dallas office, Michael works closely with clients aiming to deliver a very high level of service. His responsibilities include working to address client needs, analyzing portfolios and assisting with portfolio reviews. He is excited to grow the team client service model with the firm and understands the multifaceted challenges of managing significant wealth. Michael grew up in El Paso, TX and attended The University of Texas at El Paso where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and a concentration in Financial Analysis. During his time there, he served as President of the University’s Delta Sigma Pi professional fraternity chapter and worked as a Peer Leader.
Michael began his career in the Financial Services industry in 2020 as a broker and client service professional in Scottsdale, AZ. He moved on to a Financial Advisor role with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ before moving to Dallas to join Paul Cox’s group.
Michael began his career in the Financial Services industry in 2020 as a broker and client service professional in Scottsdale, AZ. He moved on to a Financial Advisor role with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ before moving to Dallas to join Paul Cox’s group.
About Harry Crouch
Harry is a Client Service Associate and has been a valuable member of our team since September 2024, initially serving as a team administrator. Harry is a graduate of Texas Christian University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Finance. Harry has also completed four internships with Morgan Stanley, further enhancing his understanding and skills within our organization.
Originally from Cherry Hills, Colorado, Harry spent part of his formative years living in London, UK. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, golfing, soccer, fishing, and basketball, which speaks to his active and well-rounded lifestyle.
Originally from Cherry Hills, Colorado, Harry spent part of his formative years living in London, UK. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, golfing, soccer, fishing, and basketball, which speaks to his active and well-rounded lifestyle.
Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
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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
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Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
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To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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2Alternative 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.
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1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
4) Q4 2025 Securities Based Lending McLagan Survey – 6 Firm Report. Based on both Non-Purpose Lending and total SBL balances. Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss.
Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.
Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Morgan 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.
Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.
Cash management and lending products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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