Serving Your Financial Needs

My Practice

The Morgan Stanley Portfolio Management Group has addressed the needs of high net worth individuals and institutional clients, creating customized investment strategies and portfolios. Our portfolio managers represent a select group of Financial Advisors who are qualified by the firm and have a dedication to client service.

Your portfolio in the Portfolio Management program is designed to help meet your specific financial needs and is managed on a fully discretionary basis by your financial advisor. Your financial advisor monitors events and studies trends that will impact your portfolios performance.

Benefits

• Personalized portfolios
• Comprehensive communications
• Client focus
• Asset-based fee
Services Include
Securities Agent: MN, MD, WA, VA, CO, TX, DE, OH, PA, NV, CA, WI, OR, MT, MA, NC, MO, DC, AK, WV, NH, KY, AZ, AL, SC, LA, CT, NJ, ME, IL, FL, NM, OK, NY, IN, WY, VT, MI, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1265093
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Biography

Jim is a Financial Advisor and Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with over 21 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management from Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware.

Jim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ (CFP®), and Senior Portfolio Management Director. His primary responsibilities revolve around client relationships, investment strategies, managing risk, and generating income. He has a wide range of areas of experience, with a strong focus on portfolio management, cash management, financial planning, and 401(k) Rollovers.

Jim currently lives in Maryland with his wife and two kids. Jim and his family understand the importance of giving back to the community by donating to various charities. In his free time, Jim enjoys the great outdoors and weight training.

My Suite of Services

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    Cash Management
    We can help your family with cash management, budget issues, advice on large purchases, or even help your child understand investments.
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    Portfolio Management
    I will work closely with you to understand your needs while actively maintaining the focus and discipline necessary to guide your portfolio in the most challenging market cycles.
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    Retirement Planning
    I especially enjoy assisting you as you approach retirement. I will make sure your financial choices reflect your goals and help you shift from wealth accumulation to income management and wealth transfer strategies.
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    Education Planning
    Planning for higher education is one of the many goals I take pride in assisting my clients with. Seeing these goals turn into achievements inspires me to go above and beyond for my clients.
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    401(k) Rollover
    Given the many challenges you may encounter when changing jobs, it is easy to forget about the options available to you with respect to your employer’s retirement plan. I can help you review your options and look at some of the factors you should consider.

    A Roth Conversion may not be right for everyone. There are a number of factors taxpayers should consider before converting, including (but not limited to) whether or not the cost of paying taxes today outweighs the benefit of income tax-free Qualified Distributions in the future. Before converting, taxpayers should consult their tax and legal advisors based on their specific facts and circumstances.
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    Life Insurance
    A sound wealth plan involves more than just seeking returns. It also involves mitigating and managing risks, helping to cushion you when the unexpected occurs. I can help you plan for and guard against life's hidden curves.

    Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.

My Process

Whatever your financial goal - whether to grow your wealth, preserve it or pass it on to others, you can count on me to help you with a strategy that is flexible to your wants and needs. Below is the process I take when meeting a new prospective client
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    1. Introduction
    I value getting to know my clients on a personal level. Our first call is to introduce ourselves and understand your unique background. After presenting the value I’ll add, we can schedule a follow up meeting to get to understand your entire financial background
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    2. Discovery
    We continue the dialogue we started, learning about the values that shape your decisions and identifying any unique circumstances around your wealth. We review the documents you prepared and begin to define your priorities and timelines.
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    3. Analysis and Plan Development
    Here, I utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow and preserve your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future wealth management decisions.
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    4. Plan Presentation
    In this step, I will present your financial plan that includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals, timeframe, and risk level. I also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include risk management techniques.
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    5. Implementation
    Upon your approval of my recommendations, I begin to implement the strategies outlines in the plan. Once assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, I walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all of the tools and recourses available to you.
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    6. Continued Service and Care
    Committed to premium service, I focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. As I begin to implement each strategy, I also want to continue to provide top tier attention to stay on top of those financial objectives and maintain a strong relationship with you.

Monthly Outlooks & Updates

I strive to simplify complex financial ideas into a digestible format so that my clients can truly understand the work which goes into planning for their financial futures. I am a firm believer in providing my clients with as many resources as possible so that they may stay informed on the latest market trends, analyses, and outlooks. The resources below provide in-depth analysis on current market events and finance topics that are affecting the business world today.
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    Global Investment Committee on the Markets Monthly Report
    A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee’s market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape.
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    On The Markets Research Report
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    Thoughts on the Market
    From volatility and geopolitics to economic trends and investment outlooks, stay informed on the key developments shaping today's markets.
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    2024 Federal Tax Tables
    Here are the federal tax tables for 2024 to assist with your investment decisions.
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    Morgan Stanley Ideas
    The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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Client Service Team

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    Shallon D. Febres, Financial Planning Specialist - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (302) 657-2038(302) 657-2038
    Email:shallon.febres@morganstanley.com
    Shallon D. Febres is a Financial Planning Specialist and joined the firm in 1997. She is fully licensed and works side by side with Jim to assist him with sales support.
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    Carly Spica - Registered Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (302) 636-5547(302) 636-5547
    Email:Carly.Long@morganstanley.com
    Carly began her career in wealth management in 2020, joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 and holds Series 7, Series 66 and insurance licenses. As a Registered Client Service Associate, she focuses on the interface between clients and operations delivering the attention to detail and support that our clients expect. Carly graduated from Widner University with a BA in Finance.

Location

500 Dupont Field Blvd
Ste 300
Greenville, DE 19807
US
Direct:
(302) 657-2070(302) 657-2070
Toll-Free:
(877) 801-4593(877) 801-4593
Fax:
(302) 724-6767(302) 724-6767
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
Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities
How investors can tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities

Realizing profits seems like the best part of investing, but taxes can add up. Our new analytics tool can help investors tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving�
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving�

There?s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here?s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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