Michelle Katona
Registered Client Service Associate (CSA)
Phone:
(713) 968-3113(713) 968-3113
Jonathan Cole, CFA®
Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Insurance Planning Director,
Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation
Direct:
(713) 968-3023(713) 968-3023
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
My Mission Statement
Understanding the complexities of managing significant wealth and delivering tailored solutions to address your specific financial challenges and legacy goals
My Story and Services
Jonathan Cole is a Financial Advisor, Vice President, Workplace Advisor - Equity Compensation, and Insurance Planning Director with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He's an experienced investment professional who brings a disciplined and personalized approach to managing portfolios and investments for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and executives. In addition to focusing on individuals, Jonathan has experience working with non-profit and endowment organizations. He understands the trends of today. Leveraging his extensive education and Morgan Stanley's vast resources, Jonathan identifies opportunities that align with his client's values. His goal is to empower clients to be confident in their financial decisions through education and knowledge.
Jonathan is committed to helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. He is focused on creating and delivering strategies tailored to all aspects of their finances, including cash management, lending, investing, and wealth transfer. By creating financial strategies and providing thoughtful advice, Jonathan has developed a successful practice built on trusting relationships. His favorite part of the business is gaining an understanding of his client's goals.
Previously, Jonathan was an entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success. His first business was acquired in early 2016. Following his venture, Jonathan became a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in 2016 to pursue his interest in managing investments and supporting like-minded individuals to grow their portfolios. He has also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. The CFA®charter is a globally recognized credential for investment analysis competence and integrity and portfolio management.
Jonathan is an active member of the Baylor Alumni Network, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, Houston Black Leadership Institute, and CFA Society of Houston. He resides in Houston, Texas. Jonathan is an avid international traveler and outdoorsman. He has an interest in the local food scene and is extremely passionate about sponsoring micro-entrepreneurship and promoting financial literacy around the world.
Education:
- MBA with a concentration in Finance from Baylor University
- MS in Information Systems from Baylor University
- Series 7
- Series 66
Professional Designations:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
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
Services Include
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Wealth Consulting
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Business PlanningFootnote5
- Philanthropic Services
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote6
- Retirement PlanningFootnote7
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote8
- Trust AccountsFootnote9
Securities Agent: AL, WA, VT, VA, OK, MI, AZ, TX, MD, IL, WI, PA, NM, AR, UT, SC, ME, MA, DC, MT, LA, FL, CA, RI, WY, OR, NJ, NH, NC, NY, ID, GA, CT, MS, MN, TN, PR, OH, MO, CO, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1665149
AR Insurance License #: 18390483
NMLS#: 1665149
AR Insurance License #: 18390483
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WORKING WITH YOU
At Morgan Stanley, we believe that identifying financial solutions begins with a solid understanding of each client's situation, goals, objectives and risk tolerance. We follow a disciplined process that allows us to work with you to craft a solution that helps meet your individual financial needs:
Step 1: Introductory Meeting
Our relationship begins with an initial discussion aimed towards getting to know you, your lifestyle, and your future goals.
Step 2: Discovery Meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will work together to establish your financial goals by reviewing your current financial situation and developing an appropriate risk tolerance that can help you achieve the financial outcome you envision for yourself.
Step 3: Financial Plan Presentation
Financial plan presentations map our essential factors that play into your financial success such as your employee and employer contributions, liquidity events, and insurance coverage. Examining relevant financial information provides a holistic asset allocation analysis for your accounts, helping ensure a comprehensive financial plan.
Step 4: Action Items / Next Steps
After the financial plan presentation, we will follow up with you regarding our analysis and recommendations, which may include adjustments to your financial plan, investment allocation, company benefits and insurance coverage.
Step 5: Implementation Meeting
The implementation meeting focuses on creating prospective strategies custom designed for your specific needs. Recommended changes could include logistics, tax impact, asset allocation adjustments, and saving/benefit modifications.
Step 6: Monitoring & Performance Tracking
Finally, we will be constantly monitoring your assets and analyzing your performance tracking data, seeking to ensure your financial expectations are being met and adjusted accordingly. We will keep a high degree of communication with you to make sure your concerns and requests are always addressed.
Advice to Help You Plan Confidently
Whatever your lifestyle or family needs, we’re here provide the sensible advice and resources to help you make informed decisions. Here are some of the key services we’re able to provide. Additional services are available to help you meet your needs and goals. Connect with me to learn more.
Portfolio Management
We study investment trends and leverage the global resources of the firm to help you develop a personalized investment strategy. We’ll develop a personalized portfolio to meet your requirements for growth, income or wealth conservation within your risk constraints.
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Alternative Investments
Morgan Stanley Investment Management is a leading provider of alternative investment strategies with expertise that spans across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure and managed futures markets. We are here to deliver exceptional portfolios and custom alternative investment programs.
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Estate Planning
Estate planning is a strategy designed to protect, manage, and distribute your assets during and after your lifetime, while helping to minimize taxation. It will help protect your legacy and those you care about most. We are here to work closely with you to explore factors that are relevant to existing and/or future estate structures and strategies. We will collaborate with you, your external tax and legal advisors to formulate tax and estate strategies.
Tax, Trust and Estate Planning Overview
Retirement Planning
Planning for retirement has never been easy, but in recent years, it’s become increasingly difficult. We’re here to help you create a well-rounded planning approach for retirement. We’ll help you identify your personal goals, track your progress toward achieving them and work together to create a customized plan.
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From planning the big day to planning the rest of your lives, tying the financial knot involves adjustments and compromise. For richer or poorer—with an emphasis on the richer part, preferably. By understanding expectations, setting common goals, and mapping out life as a couple, there are lots of ways you can build a healthy financial foundation for the future, together.
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1330 Post Oak Blvd
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77056
US
Direct:
(713) 968-3023(713) 968-3023
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
Meet My Team
About Michelle Katona
Michelle is a Registered Client Service Associate with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. She helps shape the future of service by modernizing the client experience through an elevated model. Michelle truly cares about our clients and works hard to help them simplify and manage aspects of their financial life. She strives to provide every client we serve with a first-class customer experience.
Michelle cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. She is a fantastic partner within our group.
Michelle majored in International Business and Spanish at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of the Arts. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Michelle has acquired her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Michelle is from Columbus, OH. Outside of work, she enjoys running, playing sand volleyball, and volunteering. Michelle also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Michelle cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. She is a fantastic partner within our group.
Michelle majored in International Business and Spanish at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of the Arts. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Michelle has acquired her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Michelle is from Columbus, OH. Outside of work, she enjoys running, playing sand volleyball, and volunteering. Michelle also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Joe Saadi
Trust Specialist
About Joe Saadi
Joseph Saadi is the Regional Trust Specialist for Morgan Stanley’s Central Region. Within the Trust Services Group, Joe is responsible for delivering the “Open Architecture” trustee platform, which consists of several unaffiliated third-party trust companies who serve in a fiduciary, agency or custodial role for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families. Joe and the Trust Services Group help Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors, clients, prospects and the professional community understand the corporate trustee services available through Morgan Stanley and how their corporate trustee partners provide fiduciary services to clients. The process involves reviewing trust documents and statements as well as analyzing family dynamics. Joe then uses this information to help clients select one or more of the Firm’s corporate trustee partners to possibly serve as trustee, co-trustee or administrative agent for client trust accounts.
Prior to joining the firm, Joe’s 30 years of legal and comprehensive wealth planning experience include positions as Managing Director at TIAA Trust Company, Market Trust Director at JP Morgan Trust Company, Trust & Estate Specialist at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, and District Attorney General at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Joe obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from John Carroll University and his Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Joe is a member of the State Bar of Ohio and holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Prior to joining the firm, Joe’s 30 years of legal and comprehensive wealth planning experience include positions as Managing Director at TIAA Trust Company, Market Trust Director at JP Morgan Trust Company, Trust & Estate Specialist at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, and District Attorney General at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Joe obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from John Carroll University and his Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Joe is a member of the State Bar of Ohio and holds his Series 7 and 66 licenses.
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Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
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- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
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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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- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3Alternative 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.
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 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.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7When 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.
8The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
9Morgan 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.
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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.
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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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For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3Alternative 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.
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 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.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7When 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.
8The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
9Morgan 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)
