Lucy Johnson
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(856) 222-4544(856) 222-4544
Michael A. Colacci
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Senior Portfolio Manager
Direct:
(856) 222-4545(856) 222-4545
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
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.
Focusing on retirement plans and personal retirement planning, I pride myself on having developed many long-term relationships with clients. I credit this to always being upfront and honest—I like to think that’s why many have been with me since I started out, 25 years ago. I strive to ensure my clients feel that they are a part of our family and can trust my guidance.
I grew up in a family business environment. I took to investing at a young age and began my career at Merrill Lynch. Today, I run the daily operations of the practice and oversee our investment portfolios.
But what really gets me into the office early every morning is meeting new clients and hearing from old friends. I enjoy listening to stories and helping my clients realize their dreams. That may mean saving for their children’s or grandchildren’s education, ensuring their security with the right insurance, purchasing real estate, planning for retirement or helping secure their legacy. And, as a car and real estate enthusiast, I take great pride in helping clients meet their financial goals, whether they are seeking to purchase a new car or an investment property.
Focusing on retirement plans and personal retirement planning, I pride myself on having developed many long-term relationships with clients. I credit this to always being upfront and honest—I like to think that’s why many have been with me since I started out, 25 years ago. I strive to ensure my clients feel that they are a part of our family and can trust my guidance.
I grew up in a family business environment. I took to investing at a young age and began my career at Merrill Lynch. Today, I run the daily operations of the practice and oversee our investment portfolios.
But what really gets me into the office early every morning is meeting new clients and hearing from old friends. I enjoy listening to stories and helping my clients realize their dreams. That may mean saving for their children’s or grandchildren’s education, ensuring their security with the right insurance, purchasing real estate, planning for retirement or helping secure their legacy. And, as a car and real estate enthusiast, I take great pride in helping clients meet their financial goals, whether they are seeking to purchase a new car or an investment property.
Services Include
- Retirement PlanningFootnote1
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote2
- Defined Contribution PlansFootnote3
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote5
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote6
- UGMA/UTMAFootnote7
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote8
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote9
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote10
Securities Agent: WV, PA, OK, NJ, TX, GA, NY, ME, VA, UT, RI, ID, DC, CO, NC, KY, SC, OR, MA, FL, CT, NM, IL, DE, CA, AZ, MD, LA, VT, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
CA Insurance License #: 0H43214
CA Insurance License #: 0H43214
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Preparing for the First Meeting
Here is a list of what is needed and what will be discussed during our first Meeting. This list assumes a joint household, however, everything holds true for a single person.
Helpful:
1. Approximate earnings in 2022
2. Approximate contributions to retirement plans in 2022 as well as any company/state match
3. Approximate spending in 2022. How much do you spend each month or annually.
4. Breakdown of assets:
a. How much and where are retirement plans or IRA's?
b. How much and where are non-retirement plan assets?
c. Will anyone be collecting a pension and if so, how much?
5. Social security statement as well as your social security payments.
Optional:
1. If you already have a detailed retirement plan, please provide it.
2. Your most recent tax return.
Your Ideas:
1. Your goals, hopes, and dreams
2. Your risk tolerance levels.
3. What you would like your legacy to be.
My wealth management strategy is centered around you, your family, and your profession - where you are now and where you want to be in the future. I provide the structure to help you get there. Check out our process below:
Helpful:
1. Approximate earnings in 2022
2. Approximate contributions to retirement plans in 2022 as well as any company/state match
3. Approximate spending in 2022. How much do you spend each month or annually.
4. Breakdown of assets:
a. How much and where are retirement plans or IRA's?
b. How much and where are non-retirement plan assets?
c. Will anyone be collecting a pension and if so, how much?
5. Social security statement as well as your social security payments.
Optional:
1. If you already have a detailed retirement plan, please provide it.
2. Your most recent tax return.
Your Ideas:
1. Your goals, hopes, and dreams
2. Your risk tolerance levels.
3. What you would like your legacy to be.
My wealth management strategy is centered around you, your family, and your profession - where you are now and where you want to be in the future. I provide the structure to help you get there. Check out our process below:
1. Discovery Process
Where I invest the time to learn about you and your family, your assets and liabilities, and your risk exposures, which enables us to formulate strategies and customize the relationship to your needs.
2. Formulation of Tax, Trust and Estate Strategy
Working with your tax and legal advisors, I help analyze your income and estate tax circumstances to identify and tailor planning techniques that may be used to address your objectives.
3. Creation of Customized Strategic Asset Allocation
Your customized asset allocation reflects risk, opportunities and taxation across multiple entities, while integrating your investing and estate plans.
4. Implementation of a Customized Wealth Strategy
After comprehensive due diligence and analysis of expected results across multiple market scenarios, strategies are chosen from our expansive investment platform.
5. Integration of Tactical Asset Allocation
Short-term adjustments seek to capitalize on temporary market distortions. Before making adjustments, I analyze the impact of taxes and trading costs on potential returns.
6. Ongoing Assessment
In coordination with your other advisors, we can conduct ongoing reviews and comprehensive reporting to ensure that your strategy adapts to changing financial and family needs.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2025
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2024
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2022
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2021
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2020
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2019
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
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Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2024
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2022
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2021
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2020
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors - 2019
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award (https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html)
Modern Wealth Tools
Morgan Stanley's suite of financial wealth management technology makes it easier for our clients to view and manage their finances. It allows for a more in-depth view of a client's finances, allowing us to provide more customized advice and better service so you can make better decisions.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond simply viewing your account balance and activity. These include:
- eAuthorizations: Authorize transactions securely, with a single click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
- Manage everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
- Access to Morgan Stanley's current market research, as well as our financial education center.
Morgan Stanley Online Registration- eAuthorizations: Authorize transactions securely, with a single click on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
- Manage everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money or transferring funds.
- Access to Morgan Stanley's current market research, as well as our financial education center.
Digital Vault
No more searching for vital financial documents. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption, guarded by Morgan Stanley's industry-leading cyber-security tools and team.
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give to those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
Learn MoreKeeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give to those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
Total Wealth View
Total Wealth View allows you to link your financial information from other accounts at other institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Mobile App profile. It gives you a more complete view of your financial picture and will help me make better decisions with respect to your goal planning. By updating your information in real time, it eliminates the inconvenience of having to provide statements and ensures that we are making decisions based on a full and timely financial picture.
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eDelivery
eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery. Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
EnrollFinancial Resources
Here at Morgan Stanley, we strive to simplify complex financial ideas so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future. We are firm believers of providing our clients with as many resources as possible so they can stay informed about the latest market trends, outlooks, and breakdowns.
Mike Wilson: Thoughts On The Market
With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
This Week's Podcast With Mike Wilson
Global Investment Committee On The Markets
A monthly publication that summarizes the Global Investment Committee’s market outlook and contains thought-provoking essays that examine the forces shaping the investment landscape. Check out this month's edition below.
Read: "GIC On The Markets"
GIC Weekly
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income. Click the link below to read the full report.
Read: "GIC Weekly"
2024 Federal Income Tax Tables
For help filing your taxes this year, our team has published the 2024 tax tables for your reference. Please click the link below to view them.
Read: "Tax Tables"
Reducing Your Income & Portfolio Tax
Achieving your investment goals isn’t just about maximizing returns. Minimizing the impact of taxation in your portfolio can also play a key role in helping you build wealth over the long run. As you review your income and portfolio, consider the steps in the document below to assist in minimizing taxes on your investments.
Read: "These Steps May Reduce Taxes On Your Income & Portfolio"Location
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Ste 400
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
US
Direct:
(856) 222-4545(856) 222-4545
Meet My Team
Janine Tanker
Sr. Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(856) 222-4523(856) 222-4523
About Lucy Johnson
Lucy started at Morgan Stanley in 2000 as an Operations Manager and eventually moved to Complex Administrative Manager where she stayed until she joined Michael Colacci’s team as a Wealth Management Associate. Lucy is licensed with her Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 66 licenses and has worked with Mike for over 10 years. She is the quarterback of the team and helps with the administrative aspects of the business. Outside of work Lucy enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and friends. She also enjoys reading, the Jersey Shore, travel, and is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles as well as the Phillies.
About Janine Tanker
Since Janine joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 Janine has been working as a Senior registered Client Service Associate for Mike’s team assisting with the team’s client experience. Janine has her Series 7 and 66 Licenses as well as over 25 years of industry experience. Janine enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends. She also likes to go biking, hiking, travel, watch college and pro football , as well as reading.
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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1When 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2When 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.
3When 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
8Products 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.
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.
10Morgan 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.
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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.
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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.
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2When 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.
3When 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Morgan 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
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 always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
7Morgan 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.
8Products 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.
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.
10Morgan 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.
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.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
