My Story and Services

Kleo entered the financial services industry in 2003, after graduating from Adrian College with a degree in political science. She has held various roles and responsibilities during her 20-year career at Smith Barney and UBS, each one attuned to delivering superior client service and complex wealth planning strategies to high-net-worth clients.

Kleo holds the coveted CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® certifications, to further strengthen the high level of service and expertise she provides to multicultural, multigenerational, individuals, and families. She believes that every person deserves to find an experienced, trusted and proactive Financial Advisor who can help them efficiently align their resources with their short- and long-term goals.

Strong advisory relationships are both long-term and multi-generational in scope. For over two decades she has been entrusted with helping families achieve their goals and dreams. Along with the families she supports, she works with many clients who are single, either by design or because of a major life event. The financial situations they navigate can feel overwhelming. Fostering mutual trust has been the key to her success in helping these individuals achieve higher levels of financial health and success.

As a recognized financial services professional, you will frequently find her offering common sense financial advice and perspective around complex economic issues on local and national television shows and podcasts. She is also a contributor to national financial publications including Fortune and Morningstar.

Kleo and her husband, Len, reside in Loudoun County. She is deeply involved in civic causes that support addiction recovery and housing. Kleo currently serves on the investment committee for the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. She is also a former Board member of the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter and the Loudoun County Transit Advisory Board. In her spare time, you will find her curled up with a good book.
Community Involvement
  • Women Giving Back
  • Hon. Thomas D. Horne Leadership in Law Program
  • Youth for Tomorrow
  • Women of Washington
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Services Include
Securities Agent: AZ, ME, LA, VT, TX, SC, ND, CA, MN, CT, UT, SD, GA, RI, PA, DE, CO, NJ, NC, MA, FL, OH, NY, MD, WI, VA, TN, NV, MI, IN, AR, IL, HI, DC, WA, MS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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CA Insurance License #: 0M33717
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OUR APPROACH TO COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING

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At each stage in your life, our comprehensive financial planning process can help you establish, and continue on the path to reaching your financial goals. We partner with you to create a financial plan that is personal to you, and encompasses all aspects of your life.

We make comprehensive financial planning a priority for each client. Beginning with an established plan is the best step forward in the path to reaching your long-term goals. Our financial planning process is a goal-oriented system designed to create a holistic and comprehensive guide to the financial future you envision.

Utilizing the vast resources and extensive planning tools that Morgan Stanley has to offer, we can develop a more focused financial future.

A FULL SUITE OF PERSONALIZED SOLUTIONS

From creating a comprehensive retirement plan to managing a concentrated stock position, we are here to serve as your financial sounding board to approach any situation you may be in. Here are just some of the questions we help our clients answer every day.

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    Financial Planning

    Life is constantly changing, and different circumstances keep arising. How can you be prepared for retirement while considering the impact different events may have on your financial picture?

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    Legacy Planning

    Delivering an estate to the next generation or charity can be an in-depth process, what steps can I take to prepare for the transition of wealth ahead of time?

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    Executive Financial Services

    The decisions made regarding company stock and options can have a large impact on your overall financial future. What can you do to have a plan for making these decisions?

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    Concentrated Positions

    Many investors often hold a large amount of their wealth in a single stock. What steps can you take to align this with your overall financial goals?

KEEPING YOUR DATA SAFE

At Morgan Stanley, your security is our top priority. We have a vast array of resources and technologies lined up to protect your data, including threat monitoring and proactive defense, fraud detection and prevention, and multi-factor authentication.

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    Security Center

    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important cybersecurity topics to enhance you own online security.

    Visit our Security Center
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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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    AI and Cybersecurity: A New Era

    In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), both cybersecurity teams and hackers are using AI to their advantage.

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    A Password Management Primer

    Learn about password best practices—as well as a solution that could simplify your security and user experience.

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INVESTOR RESOURCES AND READINGS

Staying updated with relevant information is paramount. A collection of resources and readings, as well as a suite of Morgan Stanley digital tools can be found below.

    The GIC Weekly

    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.

    The GIC Weekly Research Report
    GIC On the Markets

    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.

    Read the Latest Report
    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.

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    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.

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Client Service Team

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    Jacob Langer - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (703) 556-6389(703) 556-6389
    Email:Jacob.Langer@morganstanley.com

Location

1650 Tysons Blvd
Suite 1000
McLean, VA 22102
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Direct:
(703) 556-6387(703) 556-6387
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
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
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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