Mitchell J Lamchick, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(305) 476-3304(305) 476-3304
Lamchick Epstein Group at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(305) 476-3304(305) 476-3304
Our Mission Statement
Deliver client-first, coordinated wealth planning and investment guidance—integrating retirement, tax-aware and estate considerations—to help individuals and families make confident decisions, navigate life transitions, and build enduring legacies aligned with what matters most.
ABOUT THE LAMCHICK EPSTEIN GROUP
Mitchell J. Lamchick, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, and Michael S. Epstein, First Vice President, Financial Advisor, bring a rare combination of planning depth, investment experience, and estate and tax oriented perspective to Morgan Stanley. Joining the firm in 2026 after building long-standing practices, they formed their team around a simple belief: clients deserve advice that is coordinated, proactive, and grounded in what matters most to them—not just today, but across every stage of life. Mitch’s decades of experience in comprehensive financial planning and investment management pairs naturally with Mike’s multidisciplinary background in trusts, estates, and taxation from his earlier legal career. Together, they help clients connect the dots between goals, family priorities, and long-term legacy plans—turning complex decisions into clear, actionable strategies.
The team serves a diverse client base, including business owners, professionals, executives, and families with complex financial needs. For business owners, this includes aligning personal and business finances, preparing for liquidity events, and supporting long-term growth and independence. For professionals and executives, the focus includes tax-aware planning, investment management, retirement readiness, and coordination around equity, cash flow, and evolving compensation. During periods of family transition including divorce, inheritance, and other major life events, the team provides structured guidance to help clients evaluate options, understand tradeoffs, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
The team distinguishes itself through both technical expertise and a client-first approach, supported by a disciplined planning process and ongoing guidance. They begin by understanding each client’s priorities, objectives, and concerns, then develop coordinated strategies across areas such as retirement planning, investment management, education funding, insurance, tax efficiency, and estate considerations. As circumstances evolve, the team remains actively engaged, helping clients make informed, proactive decisions. The result is a long-term partnership that brings structure to complexity, confidence to decision-making, and continuity to financial planning.
This is a team built for clients who want more than a portfolio—they want a trusted advisory relationship and a steady resource through life’s transitions. Whether you are building wealth, protecting what you’ve earned, preparing for retirement, supporting loved ones, or planning for the next generation, Mitch, Mike, and their team aim to deliver the clarity, coordination, and follow-through that helps clients move forward with purpose.
The team serves a diverse client base, including business owners, professionals, executives, and families with complex financial needs. For business owners, this includes aligning personal and business finances, preparing for liquidity events, and supporting long-term growth and independence. For professionals and executives, the focus includes tax-aware planning, investment management, retirement readiness, and coordination around equity, cash flow, and evolving compensation. During periods of family transition including divorce, inheritance, and other major life events, the team provides structured guidance to help clients evaluate options, understand tradeoffs, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
The team distinguishes itself through both technical expertise and a client-first approach, supported by a disciplined planning process and ongoing guidance. They begin by understanding each client’s priorities, objectives, and concerns, then develop coordinated strategies across areas such as retirement planning, investment management, education funding, insurance, tax efficiency, and estate considerations. As circumstances evolve, the team remains actively engaged, helping clients make informed, proactive decisions. The result is a long-term partnership that brings structure to complexity, confidence to decision-making, and continuity to financial planning.
This is a team built for clients who want more than a portfolio—they want a trusted advisory relationship and a steady resource through life’s transitions. Whether you are building wealth, protecting what you’ve earned, preparing for retirement, supporting loved ones, or planning for the next generation, Mitch, Mike, and their team aim to deliver the clarity, coordination, and follow-through that helps clients move forward with purpose.
Services Include
- Wealth PlanningFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Trust ServicesFootnote3
- Retirement PlanningFootnote4
- Business PlanningFootnote5
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote8
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote9
- 529 PlansFootnote10
- Asset Management
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote11
- Corporate Investment SolutionsFootnote12
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote13
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote14
- Divorce Financial AnalysisFootnote15
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote16
- Financial PlanningFootnote17
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote18
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote19
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote20
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WHERE WE FIT IN
Business owners and senior executives face a uniquely complex financial landscape—concentrated equity exposure, liquidity events, compensation planning, and the need to protect what they've built while positioning for what's next. Our team serves as a dedicated, integrated advisor, bringing together sophisticated investment management, proactive tax-aware planning, trust and estate strategy, and philanthropic guidance to help translate complexity into clear, coordinated decisions. Whether you are preparing for a business sale, managing equity compensation and 10b5-1 planning, diversifying a concentrated stock position, or building a long-term legacy plan, we pair the full resources of Morgan Stanley with the accountability and discretion of a dedicated advisory team—so your wealth strategy stays aligned with your goals, your time horizon, and your priorities.
Succession Planning
As a business owner, you've devoted your career to building your company. Now is the time to plan for what comes next: spending more time with your family and pursuing new challenges. It is a transition that is among the most complex in the business world … and life.
Business Financing & Planning
Whether your business is newly launched or has been thriving for many years, you might find yourself in need of financing to support growth or sustain operations. For example, your established healthcare practice might be looking to invest in the latest AI-powered diagnostic equipment, or your store might need to expand its inventory to meet a surge in online orders. Maybe your company is looking to introduce new products or services or refine existing offerings. In any case, these goals could be within your grasp—if you can get the right financing.
Morgan Stanley at Work
There's no better investment your company can make than in the people that power it. That's why Morgan Stanley at Work delivers workplace financial solutions that can help employees build financial well-being—and help you attract and retain top talent.
Equity Awards 101
Equity awards are a recognition of your hard work. Let's help put them to good use. Leveraging an innovative analysis platform, our team provides strategy and perspective to help you maximize the impact of your equity.
Morgan Stanley Signature Access Lifestyle Advisory
Your unique needs call for specialized care. Signature Access can provide you with a dedicated Lifestyle Advisory Concierge to create customized solutions through our industry-leading, third-party providers. Each of our providers is selected to help you find solutions to mitigate certain nonsecurites-related investment risk, contain costs and enhance your enjoyment of life.
Executive Services
Making it easier on leaders to understand their equity compensation, so they can focus on what matters: moving the company forward. Our Executive Services team will help you understand how to stay compliant, while providing access to solutions that can support a diverse range of financial and lifestyle goals.
10b5-1 Plans
As a corporate executive, you may be aware of material non-public information at any time and can also face company-imposed quarterly or specific blackout periods restricting market access to trading your company stock. A 10b5-1 plan is designed to address these issues. By utilizing a 10b5-1 plan, you can gain an affirmative defense against claims of insider trading. Your plan can include tailored trading schedules that coordinates with your personal need for liquidity and your own timing requirements.
Deferred Compensation
A Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) plan can help eligible individuals fund major life events and achieve their financial goals. Because NQDC plans are unique, a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor can help provide personalized guidance, education and insights to help you make the most of your benefit.
CASH MANAGEMENT AND LENDING
Morgan Stanley helps you make the most of your cash while keeping your goals in focus. From managing liquidity to exploring lending solutions, we offer flexible strategies designed to support your evolving financial needs – whatever they may be.
Cash Management and Lending Solutions
At Morgan Stanley, we offer unique cash management and lending solutions to complement your investments and help simplify your finances.
Beyond Basic Borrowing
Most people borrow during the course of their lives. But it's important to be as strategic about borrowing as you are with the other areas of your financial life.
Morgan Stanley CashPlus Brokerage Account
Designed as a modern alternative to banking with the capabilities to help you access, move, and manage cash when you need it while enjoying exclusive benefits.
Helping a Loved One Buy a Home
High home prices and mortgage rates are putting the dream of homeownership out of reach for many would-be buyers. Learn how you can help a loved one break into a tough market.
Preferred Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
Once you open a Morgan Stanley Brokerage Account, you can potentially grow your wealth with our competitive fixed rate Preferred Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offerings.
Preferred Savings Program
Once you open a Morgan Stanley Brokerage Account, you can make the most of your idle cash with our competitive Preferred Savings Program.
MODERN WEALTH TOOLS & RESOURCES
Morgan Stanley's comprehensive suite of digital resources has been carefully designed to help enhance each and every aspect of your financial portfolio and life. Learn more about some of the Modern Wealth Management Tools that we offer to our valued clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Beyond viewing your account balance and activity, Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a suite of features that allow you to manage your everyday finances from paying bills and sending money to transferring funds and authorizing transactions with eAuthorizations.
Total Wealth View
View all your external financial accounts directly in Morgan Stanley Online or the mobile app. By linking your accounts, you'll benefit from more informed wealth planning, secure data access and convenient connectivity.
Cyber Security Resources
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
MS Reserved
Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. The program is designed to enhance your lifestyle and relationship with the firm beyond traditional wealth management services.
Thoughts on the Market Podcast
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist as he and his colleagues discuss their viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
GIC On the Markets
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GIC Weekly
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2026 Federal Tax Tables
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220 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, FL 33134
US
Direct:
(305) 476-3304(305) 476-3304
Meet Lamchick Epstein Group
Michael S Epstein
First Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(305) 476-3305(305) 476-3305
Denysse Lisette Vargas
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 476-3313(305) 476-3313
Juan Arboleda
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(305) 476-3314(305) 476-3314
About Me
Mitchell J. Lamchick, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, brings deep experience in financial planning and investment management, helping individuals and families make confident decisions across the full spectrum of their financial lives. He works closely with clients to develop coordinated strategies that may include retirement planning, investment management, education funding, insurance analysis, tax-aware planning and estate planning considerations—always tailored to each client’s goals, priorities and circumstances. Mitch is known for his client-first approach and finds the greatest satisfaction in helping people turn long-term objectives into actionable plans.
Mitch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, reflecting his commitment to a high standard of competency and ethics in the planning process. He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, along with life, health and variable annuity licenses.
He is a founding member of the Coral Gables chapter of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), a multidisciplinary organization that brings together professionals who support individuals and families through the financial and personal complexities of divorce. Through this work, Mitch has collaborated with attorneys, accountants and mental health professionals to help clients navigate divorce-related planning with added care and coordination.
In 2013, Mitch partnered with his mother to establish the Lamchick Financial Group. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 13 years with Northern Trust, serving clients across the Miami and Boca Raton markets. He later transitioned his practice to Raymond James, where he continued advising clients for another 13 years before moving his practice to Morgan Stanley in 2026.
A Miami native, Mitch earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in Spanish from Tulane University and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. He later earned his MBA in finance from the University of Miami. Mitch lives in Parkland, Florida, with his wife, Jill, and their daughters, Brooke and Jessie. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, tennis, reading, running and travel, and he is proficient in Spanish
Mitch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, reflecting his commitment to a high standard of competency and ethics in the planning process. He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, along with life, health and variable annuity licenses.
He is a founding member of the Coral Gables chapter of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), a multidisciplinary organization that brings together professionals who support individuals and families through the financial and personal complexities of divorce. Through this work, Mitch has collaborated with attorneys, accountants and mental health professionals to help clients navigate divorce-related planning with added care and coordination.
In 2013, Mitch partnered with his mother to establish the Lamchick Financial Group. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 13 years with Northern Trust, serving clients across the Miami and Boca Raton markets. He later transitioned his practice to Raymond James, where he continued advising clients for another 13 years before moving his practice to Morgan Stanley in 2026.
A Miami native, Mitch earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in Spanish from Tulane University and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. He later earned his MBA in finance from the University of Miami. Mitch lives in Parkland, Florida, with his wife, Jill, and their daughters, Brooke and Jessie. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, tennis, reading, running and travel, and he is proficient in Spanish
Securities Agent: FL, CO, IL, DC, WA, RI, OH, NY, NJ, NC, MD, GA, VT, TN, PA, IN, CT, VA, MA, SC, CA, TX, OR, AZ, DE; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2873187
NMLS#: 2873187
About Me
Michael S. Epstein, First Vice President, Financial Advisor, brings a client-first mindset and a multidisciplinary background to Morgan Stanley, joining the firm in 2026 after building his practice in wealth management and estate-related planning at Raymond James for over seven years. Before entering the financial services industry, Mike began his career as an attorney in New York and Miami, where he advised individuals and families and developed deep experience in trusts, estates, and tax considerations. That legal foundation continues to inform his approach today—helping clients connect the dots between their financial goals, family priorities, and long-term legacy plans.
Mike is passionate about building enduring relationships and serving as a steady resource through life’s transitions—whether clients are accumulating wealth, preparing for retirement, supporting loved ones, or planning for the next generation. Known for his thoughtful and empathetic style, he focuses on listening first, then delivering guidance that is practical, personalized, and aligned with what matters most to each client.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Tulane University, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York Law School with an emphasis on estate planning. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining the wealth management industry, he served as a vice president and senior estate settlement administrator at Northern Trust.
Originally from Miami, Mike resides in Coconut Grove, Florida with his wife, Carly, and their two daughters, Macie and Chelsy. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, running, travel, and spending time with family. Mike is also the founder and executive director of the Epstein Reach for the Stars Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial support to South Florida high school seniors preparing for college.
Mike is passionate about building enduring relationships and serving as a steady resource through life’s transitions—whether clients are accumulating wealth, preparing for retirement, supporting loved ones, or planning for the next generation. Known for his thoughtful and empathetic style, he focuses on listening first, then delivering guidance that is practical, personalized, and aligned with what matters most to each client.
Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Tulane University, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York Law School with an emphasis on estate planning. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining the wealth management industry, he served as a vice president and senior estate settlement administrator at Northern Trust.
Originally from Miami, Mike resides in Coconut Grove, Florida with his wife, Carly, and their two daughters, Macie and Chelsy. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, running, travel, and spending time with family. Mike is also the founder and executive director of the Epstein Reach for the Stars Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial support to South Florida high school seniors preparing for college.
Securities Agent: AZ, IL, RI, MD, IN, VT, SC, OH, WA, VA, PA, DC, TX, NJ, GA, NC, CO, OR, NY, TN, FL, DE, CT, CA, MA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About Denysse Lisette Vargas
Denysse “Lisette” Vargas joins Morgan Stanley as a Senior Client Service Associate and serves as a key point of contact for clients of the Lamchick Epstein Group. Known for her warm, approachable style, Lisette enjoys working with individuals and families from a wide range of backgrounds and is committed to delivering a consistently high level of service.
With more than thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Lisette brings deep operational knowledge and a steady, solutions-oriented approach to complex client needs. Her responsibilities span many aspects of the client experience, including account administration and maintenance, money movement requests such as wire transfers, and support for a variety of time-sensitive service matters. She partners closely with the team and internal departments to help ensure requests are handled accurately, efficiently, and with care.
Lisette has supported the Lamchick Epstein team since 2012 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in the Coral Gables branch from 1988 to 2000, including eight years as a branch administrator. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she has made Miami home for more than three decades, where she lives with her family.
With more than thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, Lisette brings deep operational knowledge and a steady, solutions-oriented approach to complex client needs. Her responsibilities span many aspects of the client experience, including account administration and maintenance, money movement requests such as wire transfers, and support for a variety of time-sensitive service matters. She partners closely with the team and internal departments to help ensure requests are handled accurately, efficiently, and with care.
Lisette has supported the Lamchick Epstein team since 2012 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in the Coral Gables branch from 1988 to 2000, including eight years as a branch administrator. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she has made Miami home for more than three decades, where she lives with her family.
About Juan Arboleda
Juan Arboleda joins Morgan Stanley as a Registered Client Service Associate, bringing a strong service mindset and long-standing interest in personal finance. From an early age, Juan sought out opportunities to build his knowledge—reading about budgeting and financial fundamentals and taking advantage of dual-enrollment coursework while in high school. He later pursued a finance-focused academic path at Miami Dade College.
In his client service role, Juan supports the day-to-day needs of clients and helps ensure a smooth, responsive experience. He assists with a wide range of administrative and operational requests, including opening new accounts, processing fund transfers, supporting tax-documentation needs, and researching account-related inquiries. He also partners closely with Financial Advisors and internal service teams to help keep requests moving efficiently and to stay aligned with evolving industry procedures and regulatory requirements.
Juan is proud to support the Lamchick Epstein Group at Morgan Stanley and is committed to delivering timely, attentive service that helps clients feel informed and well supported.
In his client service role, Juan supports the day-to-day needs of clients and helps ensure a smooth, responsive experience. He assists with a wide range of administrative and operational requests, including opening new accounts, processing fund transfers, supporting tax-documentation needs, and researching account-related inquiries. He also partners closely with Financial Advisors and internal service teams to help keep requests moving efficiently and to stay aligned with evolving industry procedures and regulatory requirements.
Juan is proud to support the Lamchick Epstein Group at Morgan Stanley and is committed to delivering timely, attentive service that helps clients feel informed and well supported.
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Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
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1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
4) Q4 2025 Securities Based Lending McLagan Survey – 6 Firm Report. Based on both Non-Purpose Lending and total SBL balances. Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss.
Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.
Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.
Cash management and lending products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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1Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Morgan 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.
4When 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.
5Morgan 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.
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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Morgan 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
9Alternative 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.
10Investors 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.
11Morgan 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.
12Morgan 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.
13When 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.
14Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
15Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
16Morgan 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.
17Morgan 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.
18Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
19When 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.
20Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.
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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.
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Awards Disclosures | Morgan Stanley
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1) Morgan Stanley Wealth Management secured Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Wealth Manager Platform of the Year. The Wealth Manager Platform of the Year category recognizes a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and Financial Advisors. This award has been secured in 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018. The winners were selected by a specially appointed MMI Industry Awards Steering Council. The Steering Council consists of representatives from all segments of the MMI membership. After carefully reviewing the nominations submitted, the Steering Council determined a slate of finalists in each award category. The primary contacts at each of MMI’s 207 member firms were eligible to vote to determine the winners. Nominations were reviewed and evaluated to determine finalists June 2024 - July 2024. Finalists were voted on to determine a winner August 2024. MMI/Barron’s does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to MMI/Barron’s in exchange for its receipt of the award. Morgan Stanley is a member of MMI and pays a fee to MMI as part of its membership dues. Morgan Stanley’s receipt of this award is not indicative of any future performance. These awards were granted to Morgan Stanley based on the time period from October 2023 to June 2024. There were 6 firms considered for the Wealth Management Platform of the Year Award and 12 firms considered for the Distribution Excellence Award. The Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association representing financial services firms and Barron’s is a financial magazine; both groups are responsible for the award. Accolade qualifications for past years may vary; additional information available upon request.
2) Industry’s top tax-optimization technology refers to tax management capabilities developed by Eaton Vance and Parametric, affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a leading provider of direct indexing strategies. According to Cerulli Associates’ Q1 2026 Managed Account Edition, Morgan Stanley ranked first among 15 firms in Direct Index SMA assets under management based on reported industry assets. The ranking reflects scale of assets and does not evaluate tax outcomes, performance, or quality of technology. Tax outcomes will vary and are not guaranteed.
3) The Celent Model Wealth Manager 2025 Awards for Data and Analytics and Essential and Emerging Technologies were granted to Morgan Stanley following an evaluation process conducted by Celent analysts. To be considered for this award, Morgan Stanley submitted Model Wealth Manager 2025 Nomination Award Worksheets to Celent on or about January 30, 2025. Celent judged each submission on three criteria: (1) Measurable business benefits of live initiatives; (2) degree of innovation relative to the industry; and (3) technology or implementation excellence. In order to win, the initiatives must demonstrate clear business benefits, innovation, and technology or implementation excellence. Celent does not receive compensation from the participating firms in exchange for the award and Morgan Stanley did not pay a fee to Celent in exchange for the award. Morgan Stanley is not affiliated with Celent. Based on their submission on January 30, 2025 for Celent’s 2025 Model Awards program, Celent granted Morgan Stanley their awards in June, 2025 and publicly shared the news in June, 2025. Celent is a global financial services research and advisory firm and is responsible for determining the recipient of this award.
4) Q4 2025 Securities Based Lending McLagan Survey – 6 Firm Report. Based on both Non-Purpose Lending and total SBL balances. Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss.
Not all products, tools, platforms, and services referenced are available to all clients. Please speak with your Financial Advisor for eligibility criteria.
Investing in securities involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Alternative investments are often speculative and include a high degree of risk. Investors can lose all or a substantial amount of their investment. They may be highly illiquid, can engage in leverage, short-selling and other speculative practices that may increase volatility and the risk of loss, and may be subject to large investment minimums and initial lock-ups. They may involve complex tax structures, tax inefficient investing and delays in distributing important tax information. They may have higher fees and expenses that traditional investments, and such fees and expenses can lower the returns achieved by investors.
Cash management and lending products and services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
Borrowing against securities may not be appropriate for everyone. Clients must be aware that there are risks associated with a securities based loan, including possible maintenance calls on short notice, and that market conditions can magnify any potential for loss. For details please see the important disclosures below.
Important Risk Information for Securities Based Lending: Clients must be aware that: (1) Sufficient collateral must be maintained to support the loan and to take future advances; (2) Clients may have to deposit additional cash or eligible securities on short notice; (3) Some or all of the pledged securities may be sold without prior notice in order to maintain account equity at required collateral maintenance levels. Clients will not be entitled to choose the securities that will be sold. These actions may interrupt long-term investment strategy and may result in adverse tax consequences or in additional fees being assessed; (4) Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (collectively referred to as "Morgan Stanley") reserve the right not to fund any advance request due to insufficient collateral or for any other reason except for any portion of a securities based loan that is identified as a committed facility; (5) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to increase the collateral maintenance requirements at any time without notice; and (6) Morgan Stanley reserves the right to call securities based loans at any time and for any reason.
With the exception of a margin loan, the proceeds from securities based loan products may not be used to purchase, trade, or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); repay margin debt that was used to purchase, trade or carry margin stock (or securities, with respect to Express CreditLine); and cannot be deposited into a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC or other brokerage account.
To be eligible for a securities based loan, a client must have a brokerage account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC that contains eligible securities, which shall serve as collateral for the securities based loan.
Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
There is no guarantee that tax-loss harvesting will achieve any particular tax result. Clients may elect Tax Management Services for the account by notifying their Financial Advisor, and indicate what Maximum Tax or Realized Capital Gain Instruction is desired for the account, if any. The Tax Management Services Terms and Conditions attached to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure as Exhibit A will govern Tax Management Services in the account. Review the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Select UMA ADV brochure carefully with your tax advisor.
Industry acclaimed risk platform refers to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s (“Morgan Stanley”) Portfolio Risk Platform. The assumptions used in the Report incorporate portfolio risk and scenario analysis employed by BlackRock Solutions (“BRS”), a financial technology and risk analytics provider that is independent of Morgan Stanley. BRS’ role is limited to providing risk analytics to Morgan Stanley, and BRS is not acting as a broker-dealer or investment adviser nor does it provide investment advice with respect to the Report. Morgan Stanley has validated and adopted the analytical conclusions of these risk models. The analysis provided is illustrative only. Morgan Stanley cannot predict a portfolio’s risk of loss due to, among other things, changing market conditions or other unanticipated circumstances. The analysis is based purely on assumptions made using available data and any of its forecasts are subject to change.
The footnotes below apply to the industry-leading claims referenced above. More information is available upon request.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States. Securities based loans are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association or Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A, as applicable.
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
Morgan 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 visit us at www.morganstanley.com/wealth or consult with your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor to read about those differences.
The sole purpose of this material is to inform, and it in no way is intended to be an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security, other investment service, or to attract any funds or deposits. Investments mentioned may not be appropriate for all clients. Before making any investment, each investor should carefully consider the risks associated with the investment, as discussed in the applicable offering memorandum and make a determination based on their own particular circumstances that the investment is consistent with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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