William Crothers
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3057(713) 968-3057
Lewis Metzger
Managing Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Family Wealth Director,
Senior Portfolio Management Director,
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Direct:
(713) 968-3001(713) 968-3001
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
My Mission Statement
We gain insight into your goals, dreams, feelings and family dynamics
to help you develop a plan that helps meet your financial needs
to help you develop a plan that helps meet your financial needs
About Us
Lewis A. Metzger is a Managing Director, Financial Advisor, Family Wealth Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, and Senior Investment Management Consultant who heads The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. Lewis and his team work with a limited number of individuals and their families, providing the finest personalized family wealth management services available, including access to our team's private banking group, asset management, and estate and financial planning strategies.
Awards:
- 2024 - 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
- 2018 – 2024 Forbes, America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
- 2009 – 2024 Barron's, America's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
- 2012 – 2023 Texas Monthly "FIVE STAR: Wealth Manager" Award
Lewis is among the select few financial advisors recognized with the designation of Family Wealth Director, which demonstrates that he successfully completed a rigorous program that trains advisors on delivering the highest possible standards of experience and extensive range of knowledge in wealth planning and investment advice to the most affluent clients.
Lewis received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Alabama. He also graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Commerce & Business Administration. A proponent of education, he serves on several community boards including The University of Alabama President's Cabinet and has served on the boards of the Spring Branch School District Education Foundation and the St. Francis Episcopal Day School. He is a Cornerstone Lifetime Member of the Houston Methodist Hospital – The Society for Leading Medicine.
Lewis grew up in Mobile, Alabama. With the help of his father, he purchased his first NYSE stock at the age of 12. For more than 40 years, he has lived in Houston, Texas. He is married to Peggy; they have two grown children and two grandsons. An avid sportsman and conservationist, he holds life memberships with the Safari Club International, Houston Safari Club, Shikar-Safari Club International and the Coastal Conservation Association. He actively supports wildlife conservation with a focus on African animals. He financed and his family participated in the largest relocation of African giraffes ever attempted and successfully completed. He funded and has actively taken part in the translocation of giraffe and elephants to safer habits and attaching satellite GPS tracking collars to rhinos, lions, buffalo, giraffe, and elephants. Three of the Metzger wildlife conservation projects are available on YouTube: "Giraffe Conservation Metzger Foundation," "14 Giraffes, 4 Rhinos & 7 Lions," and "Metzger Conservation Elephants Giraffe." He is a board member of the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance. He also owns and operates the Wolf Springs Ranch, located in Round Top, Texas.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018 – 2024 Forbes, America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2009 – 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State) Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2009 – 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2012 – 2023 Texas Monthly "FIVE STAR: Wealth Manager" Award Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 – 2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2012 Award - 10/16/2011 through 05/16/2012
2013 Award - 10/16/2012 through 05/16/2013
2014 Award - 10/16/2013 through 05/16/2014
2015 Award - 10/16/2014 through 05/16/2015
2016 Award - 10/16/2015 through 05/16/2016
2017 Award - 10/24/2016 through 05/24/2017
2018 Award - 10/27/2017 through 05/21/2018
2019 Award - 10/15/2018 through 04/26/2019
2020 Award - 09/30/2019 through 04/17/2020
2021 Award - 09/14/2020 through 04/30/2021
2022 Award - 09/20/2021 through 04/8/2022
2023 Award -10/10/2022 through 05/05/2023
Services Include
Securities Agent: MA, AK, OH, ME, CT, WY, VA, UT, OK, MT, DC, WV, OR, AR, NH, SC, MN, MD, AZ, MO, CO, AL, WI, PA, NM, NC, LA, CA, MS, DE, WA, TX, TN, NY, MI, KS, IL, HI, FL, VT, NJ, IN, ID, GA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1273008
NMLS#: 1273008
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An avid outdoor sportsman and conservationist, Lewis Metzger holds life memberships with the Shikar-Safari Club International, the Safari Club International, the Houston Safari Club and the Coastal Conservation Association. He actively supports wildlife conservation with a focus on African animals. He financed and his family participated in one of the largest relocation efforts of African giraffes ever attempted and successfully completed. He funded and has actively taken part in the translocation of giraffe and elephants to safer habits and attaching satellite GPS tracking collars to rhinos, lions, buffalo, giraffe, and elephants. Four of the Metzger wildlife conservation projects are available on YouTube: "Giraffe Conservation Metzger Foundation," "14 Giraffes, 4 Rhinos & 7 Lions," "Metzger Conservation Elephants Giraffe," and "Elephant And Giraffe Capture With The Metzger Family Foundation." He is a board member of the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance. He also owns and operates the Wolf Springs Ranch, located in Round Top, Texas.
In August 2017, The Lewis & Peggy Metzger Foundation successfully underwrote and participated in the relocation of 19 Rothschild Giraffes in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park.
This three-week conservation effort, in collaboration with the Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), entailed transporting the giraffes across the Nile River and releasing them to be monitored and guarded—away from potential threats to their existence. Veterinarians and biologists from the United States, Namibia, Australia and Uganda, and nearly 50 Uganda Game Scouts were part of this effort to save the increasingly endangered giraffes.
Over the last 30 years, giraffe populations across Africa have declined by an estimated 40%, shrinking from over 155,000 in 1987 to approximately 97,000 today. The Rothschild Giraffe is among the most vulnerable subspecies with an estimated 3,000 remaining in the wild—75% of which are represented at Murchison Falls National Park.
This conservation effort was an indescribably personal and hands-on experience; something so environmentally-conscious, while also breathtakingly beautiful and organic. Considerably more must be done to protect the giraffe from illegal poaching, habitat destroyers and human intervention.
Videos:
- Giraffe Conservation Metzger Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6d3wunmoME&pp=ygUnR2lyYWZmZSBDb25zZXJ2YXRpb24gTWV0emdlciBGb3VuZGF0aW9u
- 14 Giraffes, 4 Rhinos & 7 Lions: 14 Giraffes, 4 Rhinos & 7 Lions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqDHLKxr5EY&pp=ygUfMTQgR2lyYWZmZXMsIDQgUmhpbm9zICYgNyBMaW9ucw%3D%3D
- Metzger Conservation Elephants Giraffe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLOvji2MAmsa
- Elephant And Giraffe Capture With The Metzger Family Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyojM1rt6gw
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OVERVIEW
Thanks to the unwavering commitment of helping clients and families achieve their investment goals, Lewis and The Metzger Group have received the industry awards below. Also check out Lewis' alumni profile and an article that he wrote.
Lewis' The University of Alabama Alumni Profile
The University of Alabama wrote a two-page alumni profile about Lewis in 2000 that talks about how Lewis has been investing since he was 12 and has a good eye for stocks. He found his first winner at the age of 12.
View Lewis' Alumni ProfileLewis' Houston Safari Club Article - "Preparing For Your Life And The Hunt of A Lifetime"
Lewis wrote a two-page article in 2010 about having the proper estate plan in place as well as thorough planning for hunting trips.
Read Lewis' Article2018 – 2024 Forbes, America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
Disclosures:
2018 – 2024 Forbes, America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018 – 2024 Forbes, America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2009 – 2024 Barron’s, America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
Disclosures:
2009 – 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2009 – 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2009 – 2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2009 – 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
2012 – 2023 Texas Monthly “FIVE STAR: Wealth Manager” Award
2024 - 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Disclosures:
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2024-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2024-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Additional Disclosures
2012 – 2023 Texas Monthly “FIVE STAR: Wealth Manager” Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 – 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2012 Award - 10/16/2011 through 05/16/2012
2013 Award - 10/16/2012 through 05/16/2013
2014 Award - 10/16/2013 through 05/16/2014
2015 Award - 10/16/2014 through 05/16/2015
2016 Award - 10/16/2015 through 05/16/2016
2017 Award - 10/24/2016 through 05/24/2017
2018 Award - 10/27/2017 through 05/21/2018
2019 Award - 10/15/2018 through 04/26/2019
2020 Award - 09/30/2019 through 04/17/2020
2021 Award - 09/14/2020 through 04/30/2021
2022 Award - 09/20/2021 through 04/8/2022
2023 Award -10/10/2022 through 05/05/2023
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 – 2023) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2012 Award - 10/16/2011 through 05/16/2012
2013 Award - 10/16/2012 through 05/16/2013
2014 Award - 10/16/2013 through 05/16/2014
2015 Award - 10/16/2014 through 05/16/2015
2016 Award - 10/16/2015 through 05/16/2016
2017 Award - 10/24/2016 through 05/24/2017
2018 Award - 10/27/2017 through 05/21/2018
2019 Award - 10/15/2018 through 04/26/2019
2020 Award - 09/30/2019 through 04/17/2020
2021 Award - 09/14/2020 through 04/30/2021
2022 Award - 09/20/2021 through 04/8/2022
2023 Award -10/10/2022 through 05/05/2023
Location
1330 Post Oak Blvd
Suite 900
Houston, TX 77056
US
Direct:
(713) 968-3001(713) 968-3001
Toll-Free:
(800) 359-4358(800) 359-4358
Fax:
(713) 277-7098(713) 277-7098
Meet My Team
Austin Stewart, CFP®
Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3138(713) 968-3138
Gary Miller, C(k)P®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(713) 968-3115(713) 968-3115
Mikel Ham, CFA
First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(713) 968-3114(713) 968-3114
Dominic Cellitti, CFP®
First Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager
Phone:
(713) 968-3034(713) 968-3034
Jonathan Cole
Vice President, Financial Advisor, Insurance Planning Director
Phone:
(713) 968-3023(713) 968-3023
Alexandra Lucy Wilson
Business Development Associate
Phone:
(713) 968-3078(713) 968-3078
Paula F. Scales
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(214) 696-7006(214) 696-7006
Rachel Stephens
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(713) 968-3002(713) 968-3002
Mario Noun
Registered Client Service Associate (CSA)
Phone:
(713) 968-3053(713) 968-3053
Stacy Hajduk
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(713) 968-3026(713) 968-3026
Michelle Katona
Registered Client Service Associate (CSA)
Phone:
(713) 968-3113(713) 968-3113
Alvin Zheng
Registered Client Service Associate (CSA)
Phone:
(713) 968-3013(713) 968-3013
About William Crothers
Bill graduated from Harvard University in 1963 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and is a graduate of the Financial Services Program at Wharton University. Bill began his financial services career in sales and management with Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in 1969. Bill joined Rotan Mosle in 1979 as President of Rotan Mosle Insurance and later became Director of Sales and Marketing and was a member of the Management Committee and served on the Board of Directors. Rotan Mosle merged into Paine Webber in 1988 and Bill became National Sales Manager for Paine Webber in New York. Bill began working with individual clients in 1989 at Paine Webber. In 1993, he moved to Smith Barney as a Senior Vice President. Bill joined Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Senior Vice President.
NMLS#: 1282529
NMLS#: 1282529
Securities Agent: MT, MA, TN, OR, OH, ME, KS, FL, CA, VT, MI, MD, WA, HI, CT, AZ, AL, VA, TX, NH, NC, MS, MN, CO, NM, DC, PA, IL, AR, WI, UT, NJ, MO, LA, ID, GA, SC, OK, WY, NY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
About Austin Stewart
Austin Stewart, a Financial Advisor with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley, has over a decade of financial services experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Austin spent eight years at Invesco Investment Management where he worked as a consultant partnering with Financial Advisors on portfolio construction and investments, financial education, and practice management. Prior to that, he was in construction management where he oversaw infrastructure projects in Houston, Texas and Benghazi, Libya.
Austin has a passion for education and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Houston He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds FINRA licenses Series 6, 7, and 66 along with a General Lines of Life, Accident and Health Insurance license. He is also a member of the Portfolio Management Institute (PMI), a society of Morgan Stanley investment management consultants dedicated to the highest ethical and greatest commitment to client service.
When he’s not helping clients improve their financial lives, Austin spends his free time with his family and friends while staying active outdoors. Austin enjoys hunting and fishing as well as traveling, playing golf, and seeing live music. He and his wife, Michelle, have two young boys, James and Michael. They have a Mountain Cur mixed dog named Gypsy and a Maine Coon cat named Jack that love to join them at their family ranch in Round Top, TX.
NMLS#: 1886591
CRC 6046420 10/2023
Austin has a passion for education and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Houston He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds FINRA licenses Series 6, 7, and 66 along with a General Lines of Life, Accident and Health Insurance license. He is also a member of the Portfolio Management Institute (PMI), a society of Morgan Stanley investment management consultants dedicated to the highest ethical and greatest commitment to client service.
When he’s not helping clients improve their financial lives, Austin spends his free time with his family and friends while staying active outdoors. Austin enjoys hunting and fishing as well as traveling, playing golf, and seeing live music. He and his wife, Michelle, have two young boys, James and Michael. They have a Mountain Cur mixed dog named Gypsy and a Maine Coon cat named Jack that love to join them at their family ranch in Round Top, TX.
NMLS#: 1886591
CRC 6046420 10/2023
Securities Agent: NH, MT, IL, DC, WY, VT, UT, NJ, KS, AL, AZ, WI, TX, MS, MN, TN, LA, CT, WV, WA, VA, PA, IN, GA, DE, OR, OH, NC, MI, ME, MD, MA, ID, MO, CO, CA, AR, SC, NY, NM, FL, AK, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
About Gary Miller
Gary Miller C(k)P® is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He offers over 28 years of combined financial services experience. Gary has decades of experience in private wealth management, helping individuals achieve their financial goals, whatever they may be.
Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his C(k)P®, Certified 401(k) Professional® Designation from The Retirement Advisor University in collaboration with the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education. A successful former restaurateur, Gary owned a UK-based chain of Tex-Mex restaurants which he sold in 1995.
Gary is committed to helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. He has extensive knowledge of retirement plans with experience in helping companies manage their fiduciary responsibilities, restructure their 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) or pension plans, eliminating conflicts of interest, lowering costs, reducing retirement plan committee members' and Trustees' liabilities while increasing services.
Gary resides in Houston with his wife, Neda, his three daughters and two sons. On weekends, he enjoys fishing, cooking, and playing backgammon.
NMLS#: 2151732
Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his C(k)P®, Certified 401(k) Professional® Designation from The Retirement Advisor University in collaboration with the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education. A successful former restaurateur, Gary owned a UK-based chain of Tex-Mex restaurants which he sold in 1995.
Gary is committed to helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. He has extensive knowledge of retirement plans with experience in helping companies manage their fiduciary responsibilities, restructure their 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) or pension plans, eliminating conflicts of interest, lowering costs, reducing retirement plan committee members' and Trustees' liabilities while increasing services.
Gary resides in Houston with his wife, Neda, his three daughters and two sons. On weekends, he enjoys fishing, cooking, and playing backgammon.
NMLS#: 2151732
Securities Agent: OK, CT, SC, NY, MN, FL, WY, GA, CA, AZ, UT, TX, OR, NJ, TN, NH, NC, KS, AR, NV, MA, MS, CO, AL, MT, MO, MI, WA, VA, ME, MD, IL, ID, WI, VT, NM, LA, HI, DC, PA, OH; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
CA Insurance License #: 4306079
CA Insurance License #: 4306079
About Mikel Ham
Mikel R. Ham, CFA, is a First Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Financial Advisor with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley, where he has 25 years of experience and service at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked as an Economist with a consulting firm in Los Angeles, California. Mikel has also served as a volunteer Treasurer for the Houston Economics Club.
Mikel earned a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and a MA and BS from the University of Houston. He is also a CFA Charterholder. Mikel holds FINRA licenses 3, 7, 8, 9, 31,63, and 65, along with a General Lines of Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License.
Mikel offers comprehensive financial advice to individuals and business owners based on developing a deep understanding of his clients’ objectives and risk tolerance which helps them make informed decisions about growing and preserving their assets and estates. The markets and world events are continually changing—presenting risks, but also investment opportunities. By fully accessing the thought leadership and investment choices available through Morgan Stanley, he strives to bring fresh ideas and solutions to his clients to help them stay focused on achieving their financial goals. Mikel's commitment to his clients is to always act with integrity, competence, dignity, and in an ethical manner.
Mikel was born in Houston, Texas and currently resides in the Lake Houston area near Kingwood, TX with his wife Holly and their 2 children, Nikolas and Elizabeth. Their Bichon Frise, named Charlamagne, or “Charlie,” is also an enthusiastic participant in many family activities. Outside the office, Mikel enjoys snow skiing and camping with his family. Fishing is also a passion—saltwater fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast during the summer months and fly fishing in the many cool rivers in Vermont. When back indoors, he’s usually occupied reading several books, playing chess with his son, or catching up on the latest developments in numismatics.
NMLS#: 1401603
Mikel earned a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and a MA and BS from the University of Houston. He is also a CFA Charterholder. Mikel holds FINRA licenses 3, 7, 8, 9, 31,63, and 65, along with a General Lines of Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License.
Mikel offers comprehensive financial advice to individuals and business owners based on developing a deep understanding of his clients’ objectives and risk tolerance which helps them make informed decisions about growing and preserving their assets and estates. The markets and world events are continually changing—presenting risks, but also investment opportunities. By fully accessing the thought leadership and investment choices available through Morgan Stanley, he strives to bring fresh ideas and solutions to his clients to help them stay focused on achieving their financial goals. Mikel's commitment to his clients is to always act with integrity, competence, dignity, and in an ethical manner.
Mikel was born in Houston, Texas and currently resides in the Lake Houston area near Kingwood, TX with his wife Holly and their 2 children, Nikolas and Elizabeth. Their Bichon Frise, named Charlamagne, or “Charlie,” is also an enthusiastic participant in many family activities. Outside the office, Mikel enjoys snow skiing and camping with his family. Fishing is also a passion—saltwater fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast during the summer months and fly fishing in the many cool rivers in Vermont. When back indoors, he’s usually occupied reading several books, playing chess with his son, or catching up on the latest developments in numismatics.
NMLS#: 1401603
Securities Agent: HI, OR, MS, MD, DC, OK, NY, UT, TN, WY, IL, VA, NJ, NC, MA, GA, AL, PA, OH, FL, CT, CA, VT, TX, ME, KS, ID, WI, WA, SC, MT, MN, NM, MO, NH, MI, LA, CO, AZ, AR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
About Dominic Cellitti
Dominic Cellitti is a Wealth Advisor, First Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He's been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 1988.
Dominic graduated Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance in 1988. In the spring of 2004, he received a Master’s of Science degree in Financial Planning. Using the resources of the American College, Dominic became a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner in 2001 after three years of course work. As a CFP practitioner, he has experience in investment planning, income tax planning, estate planning related issues, retirement planning, and insurance issues.
Dominic works closely with a small number of wealthy families, foundations and businesses. His objective is to help achieve and maximize his client’s financial position through extensive knowledge of a wide range of financial products and services. Since Dominic enjoys philanthropy, he has written a number of published articles on philanthropic topics. His network of personal and professional contacts has been an asset to his growing client base.
Dominic enjoys his involvement in charitable activities such as the 4th Wall Theatre and New Avenues to Independence. In his spare time, his hobbies include collecting and creating art, racing his bike, reading business related books, taking his therapy dog to medical centers, and showing his Golden Retriever in confirmation dog shows.
NMLS#: 1401642
Dominic graduated Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance in 1988. In the spring of 2004, he received a Master’s of Science degree in Financial Planning. Using the resources of the American College, Dominic became a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner in 2001 after three years of course work. As a CFP practitioner, he has experience in investment planning, income tax planning, estate planning related issues, retirement planning, and insurance issues.
Dominic works closely with a small number of wealthy families, foundations and businesses. His objective is to help achieve and maximize his client’s financial position through extensive knowledge of a wide range of financial products and services. Since Dominic enjoys philanthropy, he has written a number of published articles on philanthropic topics. His network of personal and professional contacts has been an asset to his growing client base.
Dominic enjoys his involvement in charitable activities such as the 4th Wall Theatre and New Avenues to Independence. In his spare time, his hobbies include collecting and creating art, racing his bike, reading business related books, taking his therapy dog to medical centers, and showing his Golden Retriever in confirmation dog shows.
NMLS#: 1401642
Securities Agent: OK, AL, WY, PA, KS, CT, TX, MO, MA, GA, UT, SC, NM, LA, CA, VT, MS, MD, AZ, AR, WA, OH, NY, ME, FL, DC, WI, TN, MT, IL, VA, OR, NJ, NC, MN, MI, ID, NH, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
CA Insurance License #: 4169109
CA Insurance License #: 4169109
About Jonathan Cole
Jonathan Cole is a Financial Advisor, Vice President, and Insurance Planning Director with the Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He’s an experienced investment professional who brings a disciplined and personalized approach to managing portfolios and investments for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and executives. In addition to focusing on individuals, Jonathan has experience working with non-profit and endowment organizations. He understands the trends of today. Leveraging his extensive education and Morgan Stanley’s vast resources, Jonathan identifies opportunities that align with his client's values. His goal is to empower clients to be confident in their financial decisions through education and knowledge.
Jonathan is committed to helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. He is focused on creating and delivering strategies tailored to all aspects of their finances, including cash management, lending, investing, and wealth transfer. By creating financial strategies and providing thoughtful advice, Jonathan has developed a successful practice built on trusting relationships. His favorite part of the business is gaining an understanding of his client’s goals.
Previously, Jonathan was an entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success. His first business was acquired in early 2016. Following his venture, Jonathan became a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in 2016 to pursue his interest in managing investments and supporting like-minded individuals to grow their portfolios. He has also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. The CFA® charter is a globally recognized credential for investment analysis competence and integrity and portfolio management.
Jonathan is an active member of the Baylor Alumni Network, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, Houston Black Leadership Institute, and CFA Society of Houston. He resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Veronica, and children, Aden, Mila, and Merritt. Jonathan is an avid international traveler and outdoorsman. He has an interest in the local food scene and is extremely passionate about sponsoring micro-entrepreneurship and promoting financial literacy around the world.
Education:
• MBA with a concentration in Finance from Baylor University
• MS in Information Systems from Baylor University
• Series 7
• Series 66
Morgan 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
NMLS#: 1665149
Jonathan is committed to helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. He is focused on creating and delivering strategies tailored to all aspects of their finances, including cash management, lending, investing, and wealth transfer. By creating financial strategies and providing thoughtful advice, Jonathan has developed a successful practice built on trusting relationships. His favorite part of the business is gaining an understanding of his client’s goals.
Previously, Jonathan was an entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success. His first business was acquired in early 2016. Following his venture, Jonathan became a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in 2016 to pursue his interest in managing investments and supporting like-minded individuals to grow their portfolios. He has also attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. The CFA® charter is a globally recognized credential for investment analysis competence and integrity and portfolio management.
Jonathan is an active member of the Baylor Alumni Network, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, Houston Black Leadership Institute, and CFA Society of Houston. He resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Veronica, and children, Aden, Mila, and Merritt. Jonathan is an avid international traveler and outdoorsman. He has an interest in the local food scene and is extremely passionate about sponsoring micro-entrepreneurship and promoting financial literacy around the world.
Education:
• MBA with a concentration in Finance from Baylor University
• MS in Information Systems from Baylor University
• Series 7
• Series 66
Morgan 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
NMLS#: 1665149
Securities Agent: AL, WA, VT, VA, OK, MI, AZ, TX, MD, IL, WI, PA, NM, AR, UT, SC, ME, MA, DC, MT, LA, FL, CA, RI, WY, OR, NJ, NH, NC, NY, ID, GA, CT, MS, MN, TN, PR, OH, MO, CO, KS; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
AR Insurance License #: 18390483
AR Insurance License #: 18390483
About Alexandra Lucy Wilson
• 20+ years of financial services experience
• BS degree from the University of Baltimore
• Personal: Married; Scott, attorney
• Two daughters: Sophia and Chloe
• BS degree from the University of Baltimore
• Personal: Married; Scott, attorney
• Two daughters: Sophia and Chloe
About Paula F. Scales
Paula joined Morgan Stanley in 2015. She has 30 years of industry experience and has attained her Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston and completed her Master of Business Administration in Finance from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Working with The Metzger Group, Paula uses the experience she’s gained over the years in the client service area and takes personal interest in helping clients and their families.
Paula, a native Houstonian, moved to Dallas 12 years ago and resides in North Dallas with her husband and pup named Lafayette. In her spare time, she volunteers in her community and spends time with her grandchildren.
Working with The Metzger Group, Paula uses the experience she’s gained over the years in the client service area and takes personal interest in helping clients and their families.
Paula, a native Houstonian, moved to Dallas 12 years ago and resides in North Dallas with her husband and pup named Lafayette. In her spare time, she volunteers in her community and spends time with her grandchildren.
About Rachel Stephens
- 9+ years of financial services experience
- Licensed in 2014
- Personal: One daughter, three sons
- Licensed in 2014
- Personal: One daughter, three sons
About Mario Noun
Mario is a Registered Client Service Associate with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He helps shape the future of service by modernizing the client experience through an elevated model. Mario truly cares about our clients and works hard to help them simplify and manage aspects of their financial life. He strives to provide every client we serve with a world class customer experience.
Mario cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. He helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. He is a fantastic partner within our group.
Mario majored in Finance at the University of Houston. He graduated in 2020 with his Bachelor in Business Administration. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Mario worked at Goldman Sachs. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Mario is from Beirut, Lebanon. Outside of work, he enjoys volunteering for non-profit organizations and taking road trips to visit and explore new cities. Mario also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Mario cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. He helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. He is a fantastic partner within our group.
Mario majored in Finance at the University of Houston. He graduated in 2020 with his Bachelor in Business Administration. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Mario worked at Goldman Sachs. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Mario is from Beirut, Lebanon. Outside of work, he enjoys volunteering for non-profit organizations and taking road trips to visit and explore new cities. Mario also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
About Michelle Katona
Michelle is a Registered Client Service Associate with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. She helps shape the future of service by modernizing the client experience through an elevated model. Michelle truly cares about our clients and works hard to help them simplify and manage aspects of their financial life. She strives to provide every client we serve with a world class customer experience.
Michelle cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. She is a fantastic partner within our group.
Michelle majored in International Business and Spanish at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of the Arts. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Michelle has acquired her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Michelle is from Columbus, OH. Outside of work, she enjoys running, playing sand volleyball, and volunteering. Michelle also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Michelle cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. She is a fantastic partner within our group.
Michelle majored in International Business and Spanish at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of the Arts. Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Michelle has acquired her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
Michelle is from Columbus, OH. Outside of work, she enjoys running, playing sand volleyball, and volunteering. Michelle also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
About Alvin Zheng
Alvin is a Registered Client Service Associate (CSA) with The Metzger Group at Morgan Stanley. He helps shape the future of our service with his desire to be thorough, efficient, personable, and effective. Alvin is modernizing the client experience through our technology and is elevating our client experience. He truly cares about our clients and works hard to help them simplify and manage aspects of their financial life. He strives to provide every client we serve with a world class customer experience.
Alvin cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. He helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. He is a fantastic partner within our group.
Alvin majored in Finance at LSU. He graduated in 2020 with his Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Internal Auditing. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Alvin worked at Deloitte. He has acquired his Series 66 and Series 7 licenses.
Alvin grew up in Ville Platte, LA. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, sports and being outside. He also likes spending quality time with family and friends.
Alvin cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. He helps run our business with an eye on each administrative detail and finds the issues that need to be addressed. He is a fantastic partner within our group.
Alvin majored in Finance at LSU. He graduated in 2020 with his Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Internal Auditing. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Alvin worked at Deloitte. He has acquired his Series 66 and Series 7 licenses.
Alvin grew up in Ville Platte, LA. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, sports and being outside. He also likes spending quality time with family and friends.
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1Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
5Morgan 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.
6When 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.
7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
5Morgan 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.
6When 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.
7When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
8Morgan 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.
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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