Richard Ordona
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(425) 202-9973(425) 202-9973
Justin B. von Gortler
Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Manager,
Insurance Planning Director
Direct:
(425) 202-0662(425) 202-0662
Toll-Free:
(800) 328-2802(800) 328-2802
My Mission Statement
Empowering you to achieve your financial goals through dedicated personal service, providing financial clarity and peace of mind.
My Story and Services
Justin von Gortler works with families, business owners, and CEOs to design custom wealth management strategies that integrate business operations, investments, and cash management needs.
He provides goal-driven planning, investment advice, and portfolio management, along with access to insurance, lending, and cash solutions — all tailored to simplify and enhance his clients’ financial lives.
Justin also leads planning services for closely held businesses, with a focus on liquidity strategies, investment banking coordination, and succession planning. His expertise includes corporate retirement plans, executive benefits, and key person insurance, helping business owners protect and grow their enterprises.
Beyond his professional achievements, Justin is a devoted family man. He is a loving husband and proud father of two boys, with family values deeply rooted in his identity. His Golden Retriever pup, Thor, brings energy and joy to daily life. In his free time, Justin enjoys hitting the tennis court, where his passion for the sport reflects his commitment to a balanced and active lifestyle.
He provides goal-driven planning, investment advice, and portfolio management, along with access to insurance, lending, and cash solutions — all tailored to simplify and enhance his clients’ financial lives.
Justin also leads planning services for closely held businesses, with a focus on liquidity strategies, investment banking coordination, and succession planning. His expertise includes corporate retirement plans, executive benefits, and key person insurance, helping business owners protect and grow their enterprises.
Beyond his professional achievements, Justin is a devoted family man. He is a loving husband and proud father of two boys, with family values deeply rooted in his identity. His Golden Retriever pup, Thor, brings energy and joy to daily life. In his free time, Justin enjoys hitting the tennis court, where his passion for the sport reflects his commitment to a balanced and active lifestyle.
Securities Agent: UT, CA, TN, AZ, DE, HI, WA, SC, NY, FL, OR, MN, ID, DC, AK, IN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1301215
NMLS#: 1301215
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My Clients
My team and I work with a broad range of clientele, many of whom identify with at least one of the below categories.
Above all, however, my priority is to work with like-minded individuals who trust and value financial guidance. My hope is that you also grow to value our relationship as we plan for your retirement and legacy together. I aim to deliver firm resources, explain intriguing complexities, and connect you with my network.
Above all, however, my priority is to work with like-minded individuals who trust and value financial guidance. My hope is that you also grow to value our relationship as we plan for your retirement and legacy together. I aim to deliver firm resources, explain intriguing complexities, and connect you with my network.
Technology Professionals
Whether you work at a start-up or well-known firm, we are intimately familiar with the typical industry career paths and complex compensation structures in the tech industry.
Our solutions are centered around providing liquidity, helping you manage your carry or restricted stock, planning for and mitigating the associated tax consequences, and providing you with the peace of mind to focus on your work and your family.
Our solutions are centered around providing liquidity, helping you manage your carry or restricted stock, planning for and mitigating the associated tax consequences, and providing you with the peace of mind to focus on your work and your family.
Retirees and Pre-Retirees
How much do you need to retire? How much can you spend annually? Is your estate plan up to date? Do you have appropriate insurance in place? What about long term care? How are you planning to take social security?
Our in depth retirement planning serves to answer all of these questions and many more. You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Our goal is to work with you to create an organized and holistic plan across all of your various assets and portfolios.
Learn MoreOur in depth retirement planning serves to answer all of these questions and many more. You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Our goal is to work with you to create an organized and holistic plan across all of your various assets and portfolios.
Business Owners
Whether you require assistance navigating the sale or transfer of your business, the advice or capital required to grow the business, or simply a plan which will safeguard your assets and build on your continued success, my team and I are properly equipped to help you.
By combining the corporate resources of Morgan Stanley and my own experience as a business owner, we are able to support you and your business, from creation to sale, as well as your personal life and goals.
Learn MoreBy combining the corporate resources of Morgan Stanley and my own experience as a business owner, we are able to support you and your business, from creation to sale, as well as your personal life and goals.
Multi-Generational Families
While all multi-generational families face complex financial issues, each has its own challenges, opportunities and aspirations.
Based on a deep understanding of these factors, we can help you create a customized, comprehensive plan to help you achieve your unique vision of a successful life and legacy for both you and your family.
Learn MoreBased on a deep understanding of these factors, we can help you create a customized, comprehensive plan to help you achieve your unique vision of a successful life and legacy for both you and your family.
My Process
My comprehensive process focuses on you, your family and your future – where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help get you there, navigating life’s challenges and empowering you to make smart decisions about your wealth now and over time.
1. Initial Conversation
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. Should we agree to move forward, we schedule a Discovery Meeting and request copies of important financial documents so we can review them in advance of our meeting.
2. Discovery Meeting
In this in-depth discussion, we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any special circumstances in your life. Our priority is to really get to know you – your goals, your needs, and your challenges – so we have all the necessary information to create a comprehensive and customized Wealth Management Plan.
3. Analysis and Assessment
Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to meticulously analyze and assess your current financial situation. We then develop a Wealth Management Plan that is uniquely yours, aligning your objectives and priorities with your timeframes and risk level.
4. Wealth Management Plan Meeting
In this step, we meet with you to present your Wealth Management Plan in detail. Your Plan includes investment recommendations as well as other valuable strategies. These may include solutions to help reduce risk, minimize taxes and achieve your estate planning and legacy goals.
5. Plan Implementation
Upon your approval, we begin the disciplined process of executing your plan and opening accounts for you at Morgan Stanley. We often collaborate with specialized professionals in key areas, as well as your CPA and estate attorney to help ensure a cohesive implementation.
6. Ongoing Service and Care
Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. We set up regular calls and meetings to provide updates and keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals.
Core Capabilities
Financial Planning
Your goals, assets, liabilities and other important information are gathered and analyzed. I'll then use perspective and experience with other unique clients like you to make recommendations on spending, giving and living.
Business Succession Planning
A lot of thought and planning go into a successful succession strategy. We can help you navigate the requirements of working with other professionals in addition to us to achieve the results you want.
Portfolio Management
Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate income as you require.
Retirement Planning
Leading up to and through retirement, we will work together to identify the most suitable investments for securing your financial future and legacy. By monitoring and updating this plan throughout your life, we help ensure that you have the income and resources to live out the lifestyle you envision, while accounting for the unexpected.
Tax-Efficient Planning
We discuss steps to minimize the impact of taxes on your retirement portfolio, tax-efficient investing techniques, and tax-aware ways to make your giving go further.
401(k) Rollovers
Rollovers can be beneficial to you in several ways:
• Consolidate your assets
• Avoid risky overlap or concentration insecurities
• Simplify taking RMDs
You also have the full suite of an open platform from which to choose investments from.
• Consolidate your assets
• Avoid risky overlap or concentration insecurities
• Simplify taking RMDs
You also have the full suite of an open platform from which to choose investments from.
Corporate Retirement Plans
Our team aims to provide your 401(k) or 403(b) plan committee with the necessary support to manage a successful retirement plan or executive deferred compensation plans. We offer a range of advisory services, including but not limited to:
• Plan review for fees
• Performance and service
• Monitoring investment fund performance
• Safe harbor plan design
• Participant retirement readiness education
• Acting as a 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary
• Overall guidance on investment policy statements
• Plan review for fees
• Performance and service
• Monitoring investment fund performance
• Safe harbor plan design
• Participant retirement readiness education
• Acting as a 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary
• Overall guidance on investment policy statements
Resources & Insights
GIC Monthly 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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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.
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How to Handle Volatility
Market volatility can increase or decrease depending on where we are in the business cycle. Learn how to recognize common investing mistakes and stay focused on your long-term financial goals.
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6 Steps to Financial Literacy
Take control of your financial future with this personal finance checklist, whether you’re just starting out or preparing for retirement.
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How to Live Your Best Life as You Age
Dr. Kim Henderson from Morgan Stanley discusses how health, balance and purpose can help you thrive in your older years.
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How to Take the Emotion Out of Investing
Recognizing your impulses when investing can help you sharpen your decision-making. Here’s how.
Learn MoreLocation
4000 Carillon Point
Ste 600
Kirkland, WA 98033
US
Direct:
(425) 202-0662(425) 202-0662
Toll-Free:
(800) 328-2802(800) 328-2802
Fax:
(425) 453-5802(425) 453-5802
Meet My Team
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
Bill Grey
Private Banker
Adelaide El Zein, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
About Bill Grey
Bill Grey is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Washington.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Bill began his career in financial services over 30 years ago and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Custom Credit Executive at the Merrill Lynch. Bill also served as a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Bill is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. He enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid fisherman.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Bill began his career in financial services over 30 years ago and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Custom Credit Executive at the Merrill Lynch. Bill also served as a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Bill is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. He enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid fisherman.
NMLS#: 652692
About Adelaide El Zein
Adelaide El Zein, CFP® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.
A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.
Wealth Management offices in Washington State, mainly serving our Bellevue, Kirkland, Yakima,
Kennewick and Bellingham office locations. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and
prospects' financial planning needs.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING® professional, Adelaide has been providing financial advice to
families and individuals in various settings for nearly 18 years. A former teacher, who taught
domestically and overseas in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, Adelaide launched her career in
finance at Ameriprise in 2004 after completing her MBA. She was an analyst at Merrill Lynch/Bank of
America for 4 years before joining an RIA in Arlington as a financial advisor.
A graduate of the University of Washington, she lives in Edmonds, WA with her future husband, Bob,
and his two teenage boys. Outside of work she enjoys photography, being outside, working on home
improvement projects, learning new languages and dancing to live music.
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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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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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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
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Justin B. von Gortler today.
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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
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4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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6Morgan 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.
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.
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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:
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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 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
3Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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 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.
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.
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)
