My Story and Services

"As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, I can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You will have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices."
Securities Agent: NV, MA, CO, CA, VA, PA, OK, MT, ME, CT, WA, TN, SC, FL, AL, WI, OH, NY, NC, UT, RI, NM, MS, MO, KS, DE, TX, NJ, NE, IL, AK, MI, MD, LA, AZ, ID, HI, GA, NH, OR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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      Monthly Updates

      Review my monthly newsletter to see what the main talking points of each month were!
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        January Newsletter
        To kick of the year we took a dive into the Macroeconomic Outlook for 2024 and Six Smart Ways to Start off 2024. Also learn more about how to Reduce Your Tax Liability and the Future US Tax Policy.
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        December Newsletter
        In December our top talking points were How AI Could Reshape Work and How to Avoid Social Engineering Scams. We also have a great article on the Basics of Cloud Computing and Data Security.
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        November Newsletter
        We hear about Tax Loss Harvesting but what does it really mean? Learn more about that along with How Bonds Can Help Cities Manage Extreme Weather and How China Can Avoid an Economic Spiral.
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        October Newsletter
        We covered a lot in October! Some of these topics include How Tech Companies are Getting Involved with Sports Broadcasting and How Obesity Drugs Could Take a Bite Out of the Food Industry. Some of the other topics included the Importance of Data Backups, How to Defend Yourself from Ransomware, and What to Avoid in a Market Downturn.
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        September Newsletter
        This month we got access to a great Video Series on Estate Planning. We also had great articles on how AI Could Reshape Healthcare, How the Soft Landing is Looking More Comfortable, and the Opportunities to Invest in Obesity Treatment.
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        August Newsletter
        In the Dog Days of Summer we looked into The Potential of Mexico in the Coming Years Due to The Nearshoring Wave. We also got a Recap of the July Markets and a Corporate Bond Outlook for the Remainder of 2023.
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      Client Service Team

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        Brian Lane - Senior Register Client Service Associate
        Phone:
        (214) 696-7162(214) 696-7162
        Email:Brian.Lane@morganstanley.com

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      8383 Preston Center Plz
      Ste 400
      Dallas, TX 75225
      US
      Direct:
      (214) 696-7023(214) 696-7023
      Toll-Free:
      (800) 421-7248(800) 421-7248
      Fax:
      (626) 397-4039(626) 397-4039
      Wealth Management
      Global Investment Office

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      CRC 6491812 (04/2024)