ELEVATING YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY: UNVEILING MY STORY

With a rich legacy spanning three decades, Jules has been a guiding force, propelling clients toward their financial aspirations with astute insights and impactful advice. Jules thrives on simplifying intricate wealth landscapes while orchestrating holistic investment strategies. At the heart of his approach lies the art of cultivating enduring, authentic relationships with clients founded upon trust, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service.

Jules embarked on his professional voyage in 1992, commencing as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in Honolulu, HI. His journey led him to WA in 1998, where in 2000, he founded his practice—a haven of personalized investment counsel that mirrors the essence of a refined boutique family office.

Years of unwavering dedication and accomplishments have earned Jules prestigious invitations to distinguished academic symposiums such as the Retirement Income Summit, 401k IRA Rollover, Women's Financial Planning, Mortgage Champions, and FA Directed Management. This signifies Jules's dedication to offering clients the most current and pertinent insights.

As a Portfolio Manager (PM), Jules pioneers dynamic investment strategies, tailored to the unique needs of each client. To augment his ability to cater to clients effectively, he earned the coveted CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGER ACCREDITATION™ (CIMA®), a program curated by luminaries from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Jules's formative years in Newport Beach, California endowed him with a keen understanding of living costs and an abiding love for the ocean, sailing, and fly-fishing. As a devoted father, he takes immense pride in his children—Gigi, 23, and JR, 18.

In the tapestry of any business relationship, a conversation is where it all begins. We extend a warm invitation to engage in a "Discovery Meeting" to commence our collaborative journey.
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Securities Agent: CA, UT, DE, NV, NC, WA, HI, TN, KS, IL, ID, AZ, MI, OR, FL, MN, TX; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Working With You

My work with you starts with one or more in-depth, exploratory meetings. I need to understand your unique financial situation so I can offer you the best possible advice and solutions.
When you work with me, you can expect that I will:
Develop a comprehensive financial strategy based on your individual needs
Substitute discipline for emotion in the investment process
Adjust your holdings in response to new opportunities and risks
Maintain strict financial objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest
I can also coordinate my work with other key members of your financial team, including your:
Tax Specialist
Maximizing Retirement Income
Optimizing a Divorce Financial Outcome
Charitable Giving
Estate or Multi-Family-Member Strategies
CIMA® Designation
Not only do I value my clients and building new relationships, but I also have a passion for learning. The CIMA® certification program covers five core topic areas and requires that candidates meet all eligibility requirements, including experience, education, examination, and ethics.
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Family Wealth Management Life Plan
Whatever it is you want to achieve, we are here to help. Working with me, paired with our technology, is a great way to access advice and build a wealth plan. I can help you and your family uncover your needs, manage risk, and build a customized plan to help you reach your financial goals.
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Estate Planning: Giving to Children
A significant part of estate planning involves transferring assets to future generations. Since this involves gifting to minor children, special planning must be employed to ensure that the gift meets the donor’s tax and non-tax objectives.
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IRA Charitable Distribution
Knowing when and how you are able to distribute some of your IRA, tax free, is something everyone who is nearing retirement should be aware of. For a more in-depth look at your own personal finances, Jules Gimbernat is able to help you today.

The pdf below will be help answer the most common questions we have found to be asked, related to IRA Charitable Distributions
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GPS: Goal Planning System
Our integrated platform ties goals to implementation, leveraging the intellectual capital and sophisticated institutional capabilities of Morgan Stanley. As your life stage changes, so do your goals- our platform helps you to adapt your strategy to meet those changing demands
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Morgan Stanley Reserved Living & Giving
As a Reserved member, clients will have access to exclusive partner offers and discounts, as well as thought leadership content on a variety of lifestyle and personal finance topics.

Clients with $1 million+ in assets and liabilities at Morgan Stanley are eligible to enroll in the Reserved Living & Giving program.
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Equity Award Analysis
Compensation in the form of employee stock and options tends to carry a significant level of risk and a high degree of complexity. The appropriateness of a particular investment strategy or account type will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.

This Report contains hypothetical examples for consideration and is not intended to be a personalized security, account type or investment strategy recommendation.
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2024 Midyear Global Macro Outlook

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In the U.S., economic growth could slow in 2024, but business investment may finally turn positive in the second half, according to Morgan Stanley economists. Here’s a closer look at their outlook across regions.
2024 Global Macro Outlook
With inflation cooling, central banks around the world face a Goldilocks dilemma: If they are too easy with monetary policy, inflation could come roaring back; but if they keep policy too tight, it could trigger a recession.

As central bankers try to maneuver a “soft landing,” Morgan Stanley economists expect their efforts will come with a tradeoff: lackluster growth in 2024 and 2025, especially in developed markets.
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Tips To Navigate Your Parents’ Evolving Needs and Finding Balance in the Chaos

A multitude of economic, social and cultural factors have given rise to many middle-aged Americans providing financial, emotional and physical support for their young children, adult children and parents at the same time, often with multiple generations living under one roof. Caring for children while caring for parents, while also trying to keep your own head above water, is a life masterclass in juggling. Needs are constantly competing for attention and resources, often leaving you stuck in the middle.

One of the main concerns facing the Sandwich Generation is: “How do I plan for my own future – my own retirement needs – when I’m constantly balancing the immediate needs of my family?” By addressing the three questions below, you can start to find balance in the chaos, while making sure your own financial future is secure.
What Are My Needs?
Flight attendants tell you to put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others and this is no different. The first step is to create a personal budget.
  • Determine Your Income. Specifically, you’ll want to determine your average monthly income. If your income varies by month, estimate by averaging the past six to 12 months.
  • Evaluate Your Emergency Fund. Keeping a stash of cash on hand in case of an emergency is essential. Your emergency fund should be separate from your day-to-day cash, and if you can, put away enough to cover at least three to six months’ of expenses.
  • Plan for Savings & Surplus. If you have surplus in your budget, it may be challenging to decide what to do with it. As a dual caregiver, there are an unending number of things you could do with that money, but the most important thing is to pay yourself first. A good rule of thumb is to save for your retirement ahead of your children’s college funds and your parents’ care needs. Be sure to pay off all your debt and evaluate your insurance needs.
What Are My Children’s Needs?
One of the biggest expenses of raising a child is education. If they’re young, consider whether private school tuition is going to be necessary. There may also be the added expenses of books, extracurricular activities and tutors. If you can swing it without sacrificing your own retirement needs, open a 529 College Savings plan, and start investing with as little as $25 per month.

Fifty percent of young Millennials plan to move back home with their parents after college.1 In order to make this work for everyone, it’s important to set expectations. Talk through everything from rent and shared expenses to division of household chores. Don’t neglect the impact this situation will have on your own retirement goals.
What Are My Parents’ Needs?
Navigating the needs of your parents can be emotional and tricky. But staying in the loop on what your parents have saved, where it is, what plans they have for the future, and who they trust as their Financial Advisor, will help protect their money and yours. You'll also be better able to make decisions on their behalf in case of an emergency.
Budgeting for your parents’ current and future needs is important. The good news is that you can use the same process you used to create your own budget. Include discussions about their desired standard of living – and what changes would need to happen, given financial constraints. Don’t forget the hard questions: How long can my parents stay in their home? Can they afford home health care? Should they live with me? What about assisted living? Additional care? These are all discussions that need to happen before a move is required.
Finding Balance in the Chaos
Dual caregiving comes with a lot of chaos. Don’t forget to make yourself a priority. By creating a clear picture of the needs of every generation under your care, you can map out strategies and solutions that help your entire family thrive. And if you need additional guidance on how to balance this big picture, don’t be afraid to reach out to a financial advisor for help.
1 Forbes. 50% Of Millennials Are Moving Back Home With Their Parents After College. Available at https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2019/06/06/millennials-move-back-home-college/. Accessed February 24, 2020.
If an account owner or the beneficiary resides in or pays income taxes to a state that offers its own 529 college savings or pre-paid tuition plan (an “In-State Plan”), that state may offer state or local tax benefits. These tax benefits may include deductible contributions, deferral of taxes on earnings and/or tax-free withdrawals. In addition, some states waive or discount fees or offer other benefits for state residents or taxpayers who participate in the In-State Plan. An account owner may be denied any or all state or local tax benefits or expense reductions by investing in another state’s plan (an “Out-of-State Plan”). In addition, an account owner’s state or locality may seek to recover the value of tax benefits (by assessing income or penalty taxes) should an account owner rollover or transfer assets from an In-State Plan to an Out-of-State Plan. While state and local tax consequences and plan expenses are not the only factors to consider when investing in a 529 Plan, they are important to an account owner’s investment return and should be taken into account when selecting a 529 plan.
Tax laws are complex and are subject to change. This information is based upon current tax rules in effect at the time this was written. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. 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.
Investments in a 529 Plan are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so an individual may lose money. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risks factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences. Investors should read the Program Disclosure Statement carefully before investing.
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Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Below are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients. We have also included resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content.

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    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax return potential and help keep more of what you earn.
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    You deserve a retirement plan that aligns with your goals and values. Consider rolling over your 401(k) into an Access Investing account today, by giving me a call: 425.999.0328
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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
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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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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.

Mosaic

Explore ideas and inspiration with captivating, original lifestyle stories created exclusively for Morgan Stanley clients.
A Change of Greenery
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A Change of Greenery

Houseplants add oxygen, flair, and warmth year-round, and the right one in the right space can do just as much for a room as any painting or side table.
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