My Story

John Martin is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He serves individuals, private companies and family businesses in the pursuit of reaching their personal and business financial goals. He holds an MBA degree in Finance from St. John's University's Peter J. Tobin College of Business and has been in the financial services industry helping individuals and businesses develop comprehensive solutions around business strategy, succession planning, governance, wealth management and philanthropy since 1992.

Feel free to contact John if you're looking for a new professional relationship with a financial advisor to help you in the pursuit of your personal financial and retirement goals or a business owner/partner interested in learning how you can leverage the business resources of Morgan Stanley to grow your business

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Do you currently work with a financial advisor? Are you comfortable with the counsel, service and solutions you are provided? We offer a service we call "Second Opinion" through which we offer a forthright assessment of, and another perspective on, your existing investment portfolio and wealth management program.

Our Second Opinion service is a way to get a feel for the kind of relationship you can expect from Evergreen Lane Wealth Management Group, within the context of your own unique circumstances and current wealth management solutions.

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Online Tools and Features Available to You

Morgan Stanley strives to ensure it serves clients with technology that is safe, efficient, and smart. As part of our services, these resources are readily available to all of our clients. Learn more about each tool and feature to see how it could help manage and secure your financial journey.

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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)

    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) gives users the view of their account balance and activity, and also encompasses a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances. From paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions.

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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App

    Securely access your Morgan Stanley account from virtually anywhere. Simply download it to your mobile device and use your Morgan Stanley Online username and password to log in for MSO resources on the go.

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    Goals Planning System (GPS)

    Goals Planning System (GPS) is a Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Build on the firms intellectual capital and capabilities. GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "on track" to achieving their finance goals.

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    LifeView Portal

    LifeView is a suite of planning tools that include goal based analysis that Financial Advisors can use with clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments and cash management needs.

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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Portfolio Risk Platform - Powered by Aladdin is a risk management platforms that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides a holistic view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.

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    Spending & Budgeting Tool

    Track spending habits and manage savings by using Morgan Stanley's Spending & Budgeting Tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. This tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.

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For Business Owners

From the life stages of an entrepreneur to planning for life after selling a business, Morgan Stanley offers several resources fitted to the unique lives and needs of business owners. Listed below are some of the resources available to help you with these decisions.

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    Life Stages of an Entrepreneur

    Learn more about the life stages of an entrepreneur and how Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management can assist.

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    Pre IPO Planning

    While your objectives, financial and tax circumstances, and investment objectives are unique, Morgan Stanley can help address some of the challenges that you are likely to face.

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    Your Entrepreneurial Journey Placemat

    Making key decisions at the correct junctures can help accelerate the growth of your business.

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    Business Owner Brochure

    As a business owner, you have devoted your career to building your organization. Now, it is time to enjoy the incentives of your success, spending more time with your family and pursuing new challenges.

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    Exiting Your Business: The Transaction of a Lifetime

    Looking to exit your business and retire? You're not alone. View the link below to learn more about the most important transaction in an entrepreneur's life.

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    Preparing 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 by reading more below.

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MARKET ANALYSIS & INSIGHTS

Stay informed about the latest market trends with our collection of articles and tools from leading financial experts.

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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast

    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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    News on Market Trends

    Stay up to date on the latest market trends and developments with our news feed.

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    Personal Finance

    Learn how to manage your money wisely and achieve your financial goals with our collection of personal finance articles.

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    Explore Technology

    Stay up to date on the latest technology news and developments with our collection of Morgan Stanley articles

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    Morgan Stanley Security Center

    Our security center resources section provides you with a variety of tools and resources to help you and your business from cyber threats.

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    2024 Income Tax Tables

    Our income tax tables provide you with the information you need to calculate your federal income tax.

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Upcoming Firm Events

The Lessons in Leadership Virtual Event Series will continue throughout 2025.

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Portfolio Insights

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.
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