Kevin Neaves, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA®, CPWA®, CIMA®, CEPA®, CLU®, RICP®, ADPA®
My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
Kevin entered the financial services industry in 2018, serving clients at Edward Jones before joining Morgan Stanley. He believes the key to effective advice is lifelong learning and deep discovery. By asking thoughtful questions and listening intently, he seeks to uncover each client’s unique circumstances, then designs and implements customized strategies intended to address their needs today while helping them plan for tomorrow.
A strong advocate for continuous improvement, Kevin has earned multiple advanced designations, including CFP®, ChFC®, CPWA®, CIMA® and CEPA®. He also maintains life, health and variable insurance licenses, enabling him to discuss a broad range of risk-management solutions.
Away from the office, Kevin is an avid marathoner who has completed all six World Major Marathons, often fundraising for charity along the way. He and his husband live in Jersey City with their two cocker spaniels and remain active supporters of New York’s arts and cultural community.
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Business PlanningFootnote2
- Asset Management
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote5
- Corporate Investment SolutionsFootnote6
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote7
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote8
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote11
- Trust ServicesFootnote12
- Life InsuranceFootnote13
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote14
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote15
- LGBT+ Planning ServicesFootnote16
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote17
- Wealth ManagementFootnote18
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote19
A CATEGORY OF ONE
At Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, exclusive access to vast resources, combined with our unique capabilities, gives me the means to support my client's goals at every stage in their lives.
Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that's adaptable to the different stages of your life using our award-winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers a full spectrum of tax-efficient solutions to help mitigate the tax drag on your portfolio—so you can keep more of what you earn and improve after-tax returns.
Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate cash-flow or income as you require.
A key area of focus is helping clients prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, I help guide you through complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
At Morgan Stanley, we recognize that clients and their families have unique needs that require dedicated experience and capabilities. Our goal is to help simplify your financial life with a combination of cash management and lending solutions designed to complement your investment strategy and support your financial goals.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR DESIGNATIONS AND EDUCATION
The CFP® certification process, administered by CFP Board, identifies to the public that those individuals who have been authorized to use the CFP® certification marks in the U.S. have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism and diligence when dealing with clients.
As the premier designation in the industry, the CIMA® is an intense educational experience focusing on asset allocation, manager search and selection, investment policy and performance measurement.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of investment professionals.
The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an advanced credential created specifically for wealth managers who work with these clients, focusing on the life cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution.
The Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) program prepares advisors to meet the advanced financial planning needs of individuals, professionals and small business owners.
The Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation is offered through the College for Financial Planning. The CRPC program focuses on the pre- and post-retirement needs of individuals.
The Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) credential is a premier professional designation for advisors who want to more effectively engage business owners and lead value-driven exit planning conversations.
The Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) designation is specifically targeted at professionals who design, install, and maintain retirement plans for the business community.
The CLU program provides insights into the life insurance business, its importance to the economy, its operation and distribution systems, and its resurging importance for safe and secure investments.
The RICP® designation educates advisors on how to create sustainable retirement income for clients, covering all of the best techniques.
This program introduces students to the unique financial planning needs of couples who are considered to be unmarried under either state or federal law, or both.
DISCIPLINE OVER EMOTION
Behavioral investing helps you recognize and manage emotional biases so your portfolio decisions stay aligned with your goals.
When it comes to investing, even the savviest of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So, what triggers should you watch for?
How do you weather volatile markets? A study of nearly 120,000 investors reveals the value of having a sound financial plan to help keep you on track.
The sooner you realize you're off track to meet your financial goal, the more time you have to adjust. You have several options to get yourself back on track.
Whether it is panic selling, hiding out in cash or trading frantically during volatile markets, investors tend to make several mistakes that can hurt them long-term. Know how to spot—and avoid—the most common bad behaviors.
RESEARCH AND DIGITAL TOOLS
As a Morgan Stanley client, you have access to a suite of digital tools and resources aimed at helping you manage your finances with greater ease.
Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
Our clients benefit from access to the intellectual capital of our Global Investment Committee, a group of leading market thinkers uniquely dedicated to providing high-quality, industry-leading investment ideas to Wealth Management clients.
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, as well as a complete view of your assets and liabilities whether they are held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere.
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.
Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
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- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Philanthropy
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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