John C. Henderson
Vice President,
Financial Advisor
Direct:
(508) 790-9609(508) 790-9609
My Mission Statement
I offer the experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
My Bio
JOHN C. HENDERSON, Vice President, has been a Financial Advisor since 1993 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2005. John is currently a member of The Swaylik Group at Morgan Stanley which he formed, along with his partner Scott Swaylik, in 2023.
Mr. Henderson focuses on tax-advantaged investing, tailoring portfolios to the specific goals and objectives of his clients. Licensed for over 25 years as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through December 2011 (currently inactive), Mr. Henderson does not offer tax advice at Morgan Stanley, although he frequently conducts seminars on topics of interest to the investment community. His extensive professional experience includes more than 30 years in the financial services industry, and over three years with the public accounting firm of Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. He has served as chief financial officer, treasurer, controller and director of Wall Street broker/dealers, both international and domestic. In those capacities, Mr. Henderson was directly responsible for managing investments ranging up to $200 million and daily net settlements approaching $2 billion. His early experience included five years with Henderson Brothers Inc.
Mr. Henderson holds securities registrations and life insurance licenses in numerous states. Mr. Henderson’s past community service activities include: service as President of the Cummaquid Heights Association, representing the interests of approximately 500 homeowners (300 homes). Municipal service included: Town of Yarmouth Finance (12 years) and Investment Committees; in 2009, he was appointed to the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and was elected to a 3-year term in May 2010; he has served on the Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors. Professional service includes: in May 2002, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, serving as Cape & Islands committee chair for 12 years; in December 2005, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving on the Finance committee (chair in 2009). Over the course of his career, he has maintained professional affiliations including membership in the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Accountants and the Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod.
Mr. Henderson earned his MBA in accounting from George Washington University and his bachelor’s degree in management from Georgetown University. He is a graduate of the Delbarton School, a preparatory school in Morristown, NJ.
Mr. Henderson holds his Series 27 License as a Registered Financial & Operations Principal.
Mr. Henderson focuses on tax-advantaged investing, tailoring portfolios to the specific goals and objectives of his clients. Licensed for over 25 years as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) through December 2011 (currently inactive), Mr. Henderson does not offer tax advice at Morgan Stanley, although he frequently conducts seminars on topics of interest to the investment community. His extensive professional experience includes more than 30 years in the financial services industry, and over three years with the public accounting firm of Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. He has served as chief financial officer, treasurer, controller and director of Wall Street broker/dealers, both international and domestic. In those capacities, Mr. Henderson was directly responsible for managing investments ranging up to $200 million and daily net settlements approaching $2 billion. His early experience included five years with Henderson Brothers Inc.
Mr. Henderson holds securities registrations and life insurance licenses in numerous states. Mr. Henderson’s past community service activities include: service as President of the Cummaquid Heights Association, representing the interests of approximately 500 homeowners (300 homes). Municipal service included: Town of Yarmouth Finance (12 years) and Investment Committees; in 2009, he was appointed to the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and was elected to a 3-year term in May 2010; he has served on the Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors. Professional service includes: in May 2002, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, serving as Cape & Islands committee chair for 12 years; in December 2005, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving on the Finance committee (chair in 2009). Over the course of his career, he has maintained professional affiliations including membership in the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Accountants and the Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod.
Mr. Henderson earned his MBA in accounting from George Washington University and his bachelor’s degree in management from Georgetown University. He is a graduate of the Delbarton School, a preparatory school in Morristown, NJ.
Mr. Henderson holds his Series 27 License as a Registered Financial & Operations Principal.
Securities Agent: WV, WI, VT, VA, TX, TN, SD, SC, RI, PA, OR, NY, NV, NJ, NH, NC, ME, MD, MA, LA, IN, IL, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2136677
CA Insurance License #: 0C82034
NMLS#: 2136677
CA Insurance License #: 0C82034
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Tailoring Services to Help Meet Your Investment Needs
My approach to advising our clients combines several principles that are essential to long-term success.
These principles are:
1. Planning: By clearly defining your goals, we help prioritize and formulate the most efficient way to achieve them.
2. Listening: My focus is on you, your objectives and your aspirations.
3. Understanding: The goal is to form a relationship based on what motivates your decisions to help me tailor my advice for your financial future.
4. Customization: Everyone has their own personal set of circumstances; accordingly, the approach I develop for you is unique to you and you alone.
5. Differentiation: I don’t follow the herd. I leverage the world-class tools and resources of Morgan Stanley to provide innovative and thoughtful solutions designed to best position my clients to benefit from the changes happening around us every day.
These principles are:
1. Planning: By clearly defining your goals, we help prioritize and formulate the most efficient way to achieve them.
2. Listening: My focus is on you, your objectives and your aspirations.
3. Understanding: The goal is to form a relationship based on what motivates your decisions to help me tailor my advice for your financial future.
4. Customization: Everyone has their own personal set of circumstances; accordingly, the approach I develop for you is unique to you and you alone.
5. Differentiation: I don’t follow the herd. I leverage the world-class tools and resources of Morgan Stanley to provide innovative and thoughtful solutions designed to best position my clients to benefit from the changes happening around us every day.
Location
45 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
US
Direct:
(508) 790-9609(508) 790-9609
Fax:
(508) 790-9650(508) 790-9650
Wealth Management
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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
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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
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
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- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
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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
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Ready to start a conversation? Contact John C. Henderson today.
1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
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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2Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
3Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
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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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
