Our Story and Services

Our goal is to thoroughly understand your financial needs and then align the resources to help you meet or exceed them. We can help you evaluate near-term concerns and plan for long-term goals, be a sounding board for investment ideas, assist you in developing and executing a strategy that is precisely your own and helps you meet your needs.
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Working with You

Our wealth management approach focuses on you, your family and your career - where you are today and where you want to go. Working together, we develop the strategies to help you get there, navigating life's challenges and helping you make more informed decisions about your wealth.
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    1. Introductory Call
    We begin with an informal conversation to understand your financial concerns and determine how we can add value. If we all agree to move forward, we'll schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
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    2. Get to Know You Meeting
    We continue the dialogue by fostering an in-depth conversation where we learn about the values that shape your decisions and identify any unique circumstances. We also review the documents you've prepared and define your priorities.
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    3. Analysis & Plan Development
    Here, we utilize proprietary financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed plan with recommendations to help you grow and preserve your wealth.
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    4. Implementation
    In this step, we present appropriate strategies that are designed to work together to help achieve your goals. Upon your approval, we initiate the investment recommendations and begin to implement the additional strategies we've discussed. These often encompass risk management and estate planning strategies.
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    5. Ongoing Service
    Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that provides dedicated value to you and your family. As we begin to execute each strategy, we'll set up tools so you have immediate access to your account information. And because markets and personal needs evolve over time, we set up ongoing meetings to help ensure your plan remains on schedule to achieve your goals.

Your Questions Answered

Our experience has taught us that every client’s circumstances and challenges are unique. We begin by developing a deep understanding of your goals and a complete financial picture that supports them.

It is our passion to help you through life's meaningful events and assist you in reaching your goals, including:
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    Birth
    Welcoming a child into the family is a joyous occasion for everyone. As your trusted advisors, we play a critical role in helping you plan and prepare for the financial components that a new child introduces into your lives.
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    Education
    Education is a major investment and expense for you —one that often requires years of careful, advanced planning. As educational costs continue to rise we can help you approach the range of educational expenses, such as tuition, extension programs and advanced professional training, with appropriate funding strategies for your particular situations.
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    Business
    Many of you likely have complex business arrangements, from executive-level employment situations to various levels of investment in a multitude of business ventures—from startups to established enterprises. As your Financial Advisors, we play a critical role in helping you navigate the complexities of business ownership, investment and associated activities such as selling, divesting or planning for succession.
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    Death
    Dealing with death is never easy. Aside from coping with the loss of a loved one, legal matters also require immediate attention, including administration of the estate. Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion.
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    Retirement
    As you look towards your future, our team will help create a plan that focuses on financial confidence and comfort in life's later stages.
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    Career Change
    A change in career or positions often affects an individual's financial picture. We will work closely with you to ensure the transition into the new role is aligned with your financial plan and future goals.

Digital Tools

Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    Track spending habits, categorize expenses and create budgets across your Morgan Stanley and external financial accounts. Our Spending and Budgeting Tool makes it easy for you and your Financial Advisor to see your complete financial picture.
    Spending and Budgeting Tool
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    eDelivery
    eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
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    Portfolio Risk Platform
    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio’s exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
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Thanks to the unwavering commitment to helping clients and families achieve their investment goals, Kent and Scott have earned the following industry awards and recognitions:
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    Alternative Investments Director
    As an Alternative Investments Director, Scott offers suitable clients a wide array of alternative investments to consider – from private equities and exchange funds to hedge funds and real estate investments. Scott's recommendations are based on your own goals and your tolerance for investment risk.
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    Certified Investment Management Analyst
    The CIMA® certification program covers five core topic areas and requires that candidates meet all eligibility requirements, including experience, education, examination, and ethics. This certification continues to be the highest level of advanced investment education for client-facing advisors. Having this designation enables Kent to make effective moves with your investment strategy in order to help meet or exceed your goals.
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    Investment Committee of the Wyomissing Foundation
    Scott Davis
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    Investment Committee of Charles Evans Cemetery
    Kent Davis

Location

1350 Broadcasting Rd
Ste 100
Wyomissing, PA 19610
US
Direct:
(610) 478-4556(610) 478-4556
Toll-Free:
(800) 346-6001(800) 346-6001

Meet The Davis Team

About Kent W Davis

Kent began his career with Kidder, Peabody and Co. in 1984 in their Philadelphia office after earning his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Jefferson College. In 1985, Kent moved home to Berks County where he teamed up with his brother, Scott, three years later. They have been part of Morgan Stanley since 2009.

Kent holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As an advisor, his primary responsibilities include client relationships, investment strategies, liability management, and coordination with accountants, estate attorneys and other professionals.

Kent previously served as President of Berks Arts and currently sits on the board and chairs of the Charles Evans Cemetery Investment Committee. Kent and his wife, Barbara, have two sons: William and Clark. William lives in Phoenixville, PA and works for Peachtree Financial while Clark lives in New York City and works for Morgan Stanley.

Outside of the office, Kent's hobbies change with the seasons. When there is no snow on the ground, Kent and Barb like to travel and play golf. During the winter he is a certified Level 1 snowboard instructor at a local ski resort.
Securities Agent: FL, ID, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, AZ, CA, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, VA, CT, WA, WV, DC, CO, GA, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Scott J Davis

Scott is a Senior Vice-President Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Since joining the firm on July of 1988, Scott has worked with his brother Kent, and formerly with his father William R. Davis. Helping clients meet financial goals through strategized out plans, portfolios, implementation and ongoing monitoring is a tradition for Scott and the Davis family.

Scott earned his B.A. from Denison University, and after a brief career in the technology-hardware field, he joined Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1988, a predecessor firm to Morgan Stanley. As a partner with his brother Kent, Scott enjoys providing customized solutions for private clients’ investment goals. Additionally, Scott is a partner in Graystone-Wyomissing, an institutional boutique consulting practice. Scott earned the Alternative Investments Director designation and enjoys bringing the compliments of private client and institutional consulting to each individual situation.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Scott enjoys traveling with his wife Michelle, and two sons, Jack and Grant. Some of his favorite hobbies include mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking and fly-fishing. None of Scott’s outdoor activities are complete without his two dogs, Mac and Bella.

Scott currently serves on the Investment Committee of the Wyomissing Foundation.
Securities Agent: PA, OH, TX, NJ, CO, WA, NY, MI, MA, RI, SC, OR, LA, DE, VA, GA, FL, CA, MD, CT, NC, ME, DC, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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About Mary T. Carr

Mary, a graduate of Holy Family College, has been with Morgan Stanley since 2000 and joined our team in 2012. As a Portfolio Associate, Mary cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication. Her client-centric approach enables clients to feel welcome and experience a positive experience with any interaction. Mary lives in Sinking Spring with her husband, son and 2 pups.
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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
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.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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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

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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.

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4Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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.

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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.

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7An investment in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) involves risks similar to those of investing in a broadly based portfolio of equity securities traded on exchange in the relevant securities market, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. The investment return and principal value of ETF investments will fluctuate, so that an investor’s ETF shares, if or when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF. To obtain a prospectus, contact your Financial Advisor or visit the ETF company’s website. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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8Morgan 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.

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9Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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10Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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