Michael J Hood, CIMA®, CFP®
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(303) 253-5706(303) 253-5706
Michael Hood, CIMA®, CFP®
Executive Director,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(303) 925-9648(303) 925-9648
Toll-Free:
(800) 965-3028(800) 965-3028
My Mission Statement
To help you control what you can, recognize what you can't and plan for what matters to you and your family.
My Story & Services
Michael Hood is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor with over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. He spent his childhood and college days in Nebraska where he graduated from the University of Nebraska -Kearney. His career began in 1988 at PaineWebber in Denver. Since then, he has gained the knowledge and experience essential to educating clients about their finances. Michael understands how important it is to continue to learn and grow as an advisor, holding both the Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst® designations.
Michael is a teacher at heart and a student of the market. He takes pride in getting to know each of his clients on a personal level and then creating a financial strategy and investment approach unique to their goals. Michael’s experience through different market cycles allows him to help clients navigate volatile markets and avoid investment pitfalls. His ultimate goal is to provide confidence to his clients by providing investment advice that is understandable.
Michael has strong roots in Colorado and enjoys all things Colorado has to offer. He is an avid runner, biker, and snowboarder. Mike has been married to his wife, Kathy, for over 30 years and has two grown children.
Michael is a teacher at heart and a student of the market. He takes pride in getting to know each of his clients on a personal level and then creating a financial strategy and investment approach unique to their goals. Michael’s experience through different market cycles allows him to help clients navigate volatile markets and avoid investment pitfalls. His ultimate goal is to provide confidence to his clients by providing investment advice that is understandable.
Michael has strong roots in Colorado and enjoys all things Colorado has to offer. He is an avid runner, biker, and snowboarder. Mike has been married to his wife, Kathy, for over 30 years and has two grown children.
Securities Agent: NV, DE, WY, UT, OH, VA, NJ, ME, MD, CT, MT, MI, IA, AR, TX, RI, OK, NM, CA, AZ, SD, SC, OR, GA, WI, NY, KY, KS, IN, WA, NE, MS, MN, CO, PA, NC, FL, AL, AK, TN, MO, IL, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Our Process, Your Journey
With greater wealth comes greater complexity. Our team is specifically designed to support successful individuals who have accumulated a significant amount of wealth. Our typical client needs more sophisticated solutions and first-class service.
Our approach to client service is simple – we put you at the center of everything we do. We recognize that getting to know you is essential to success, so we are focused on active listening and collaboration. The more we know about you, the better we understand your needs and what you want to accomplish by working with us.
Our approach to client service is simple – we put you at the center of everything we do. We recognize that getting to know you is essential to success, so we are focused on active listening and collaboration. The more we know about you, the better we understand your needs and what you want to accomplish by working with us.
Step 1: Getting To Know Each Other
Our relationship begins with an in-depth discussion of your family's needs, values, lifestyle and aspirations for the future.
Step 2: Gather & Analyze Current Financial Situation
Review of your balance sheet, current statements, estate plans and other essential documents together to gain a clear picture of your current wealth plan.
Step 3: Present Your Custom Financial Plan
In this step, we meet with you to present your Wealth Management Plan in detail. Your Plan includes investment recommendations as well as other valuable strategies. We will discuss any fees as well as the advisory responsibility.
Step 4: Implement Plan
As your assets transfer to Morgan Stanley, we begin the disciplined process of executing your plan. We often collaborate with dedicated professionals in key areas, as well as your CPA and estate attorney to help ensure a cohesive implementation and transparency.
Step 5: Comprehensive Review & Ongoing Monitoring
Committed to premium service, we focus on developing a relationship that can provide value to you and your family. We set up regular calls and meetings to provide updates and help keep your plan on track towards achieving your goals. Morgan Stanley's online financial tools makes monitoring your progress quick and easy.
OUR TOOLS TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN
Our complete set of digital tools are intended to help you improve every element of your financial life. Here are some of the technologies we have available to our clients.
Morgan Stanley Online
Your investments and everyday finances are always just a few clicks away with Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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Total Wealth View
Complete your financial picture with Total Wealth View. By linking your account information, you will benefit from more informed wealth planning, more secure data access, and convenient connectivity.
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Portfolio Risk Platform
Portfolio Risk Platform is a risk management platform that provides comprehensive risk estimation and reporting across a broad range of asset classes and security types. This platform provides a holistic view to better enable risk to be effectively monitored and managed.
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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.
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Digital Vault
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors.
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Cybersecurity
At Morgan Stanley, safeguarding your assets and personal information is among our highest priorities. Learn about our security measures and use our resources and ideas to help protect yourself online.
Learn More About Online SecurityAssisting You In All Walks of Life
One of our objectives is to assist our clients in navigating various life events. Here you can find a variety of articles and materials covering a wide range of life events and milestones that you may encounter.
Birth
The birth of a child is a wonderful moment for all family members, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, and other extended family members. As a trusted advisor to our clients, we play a critical role in assisting you in planning and preparing for the financial components that a new child introduces into your lives—everything from anticipating unexpected medical expenses to understanding gifting requirements, preparing for child care, and planning for educational expenses.
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Education
Education is a major investment and expense for most of our clients—one that often requires years of careful, advanced planning. As educational costs continue to rise—from primary education through undergraduate, graduate and professional schools—we can help you approach the range of educational expenses, such as tuition, extension programs and advanced professional training, with appropriate funding strategies for your particular situations.
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Business/Work
Many of our clients have complex business arrangements, ranging from executive-level employment to various levels of ownership in a variety of company operations ranging from startups to existing firms. As their Financial Advisor, we play an important role in assisting clients in navigating the complexity of business ownership, investment, and related activities such as selling, divesting, or succession planning.
With our clients, we typically encounter three major scenarios:
- Starting a business
- Funding a business
- Exiting a business
Click here to learn more about building a startupWith our clients, we typically encounter three major scenarios:
- Starting a business
- Funding a business
- Exiting a business
Marriage
Few things are more exciting than when one of our clients decides to align their life with the person they love. Of course, there are some discussions you should have with your partner before getting married. One of the most important is about money—how you will earn, save, spend, and invest it. Furthermore, many parents (and grandparents) want to contribute to their adult child's wedding. As your Financial Advisor, we can play an important role in helping you plan for these milestones and guiding your conversations.
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Post-Career
Today's 65-year-olds have a good chance of living into their mid-80s, and it's not uncommon for them to live much longer. That means you'll need to plan for a retirement that will span two decades and possibly much longer. Longer retirements are great outcomes, but they lay a significant strain on a family's resources. As your Financial Advisor, we make certain that you have a strategy in place to deal with any surprises that retirement may throw at you.
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Caregiving
Health care costs are rising—especially for retirees, and many will need long-term care. Learn the moves you can make to help prepare yourself.
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Death
Dealing with death is never easy. Aside from coping with the loss of a loved one, legal matters also require immediate attention, including administration of the estate. Though it may be hard for individuals to talk about estate planning because of the heartache, addressing it promptly is crucial to saving both time and money, and to minimizing family conflict or confusion. Passing away without a will, known as intestacy, means the state determines how the deceased’s assets will be distributed, and this may not be consistent with the family’s wishes. Proceedings can also be painful and costly for the family.
We believe that is better to plan ahead to ensure that your wishes and your will are followed. A proactive approach to estate planning as a family is better than a reactive one.
Click here to learn more on how you can secure your legacyWe believe that is better to plan ahead to ensure that your wishes and your will are followed. A proactive approach to estate planning as a family is better than a reactive one.
Investor Resources
Morgan Stanley seeks to make complex financial ideas digestible so that our clients understand what is being done on their behalf to plan for their financial future, and why. The links below provide in-depth analysis on interesting topics that are affecting the world of business and finance not only now, but in the future.
GIC Weekly Research Report
The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast
The Morgan Stanley Ideas Podcast brings you revealing stories about the world of business, finance, technology and beyond.
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On The Markets Research Report
Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on various topics such as fixed income, global equities, monetary policy and more.
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Thoughts On The Market Podcast
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.
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Millennial Newsletter
Our latest newsletter featuring the Morgan Stanley 2025 Midyear Investment Outlook and other articles tailored to you.
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Working Professionals Newsletter
Our latest newsletter featuring the Morgan Stanley Midyear Outlook Research and other articles tailored to you.
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Pre-Retirement Newsletter
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Retiree Newsletter
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Direct:
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Fax:
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Meet My Team
McKinzie Soderstrum
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(720) 488-2359(720) 488-2359
Daniel I. Shahim, CFP®, CRPS™
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(303) 925-9662(303) 925-9662
About Michael J Hood
Securities Agent: NV, DE, WY, UT, OH, VA, NJ, ME, MD, CT, MT, MI, IA, AR, TX, RI, OK, NM, CA, AZ, SD, SC, OR, GA, WI, NY, KY, KS, IN, WA, NE, MS, MN, CO, PA, NC, FL, AL, AK, TN, MO, IL, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
About McKinzie Soderstrum
McKinzie started with Morgan Stanley in June of 2019 and serves as a Portfolio Associate for the team. She is detailed and organized, and prides herself on providing excellent customer care with a quick turnaround time. She handles all client onboarding and account maintenance tasks, as well as money movements and trade executions, while maintaining strong client relationships. McKinzie also acts as a coach for other support professionals throughout the Mountain States Market, drawing on her deep knowledge and desire to help others succeed. McKinzie has been in the financial industry since 2015 and holds her Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.
McKinzie graduated from Iowa State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in management and international business. During her college years, she enjoyed studying in Swansea, Wales and working for a summer in Dublin, Ireland. She moved from central Iowa to Denver in 2015 and is happy to call Denver home. McKinzie enjoys learning and challenging herself through solo travel, reading classic novels, and learning ASL. She also enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time in the Midwest with her family, especially her nieces.
McKinzie graduated from Iowa State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in management and international business. During her college years, she enjoyed studying in Swansea, Wales and working for a summer in Dublin, Ireland. She moved from central Iowa to Denver in 2015 and is happy to call Denver home. McKinzie enjoys learning and challenging herself through solo travel, reading classic novels, and learning ASL. She also enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time in the Midwest with her family, especially her nieces.
About Daniel I. Shahim
Danny was born in Stavanger, Norway, and has lived all around the world due to his father’s employment. He lived in Norway the first six years of his life and shortly after proceeded to live in Scotland, Texas, Australia, North Carolina, and Ohio before moving to Denver in 2023. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from High Point University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and minor in Spanish, while being a student-athlete, playing Division 1 soccer. Danny was also recognized as the Vice President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, where he volunteered to improve the student-athlete experience and the athletic department of the university.
Danny is a CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) professional and holds two retirement designations, CRPS™ and QPFC, along with his SIE, Series 7, 66, Life, Health, and Long-term Care Insurance Licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since March 2022.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, trail running, cooking, running, pickle ball, golfing, and playing soccer with friends to stay in shape and have a social network. Danny is also trilingual, as he speaks Norwegian, English, and Spanish.
Danny recently added a new member to his family, a Golden Retriever puppy, Moose, who takes up most of his free time due to training and daily exercise. Danny is taking Moose through a great program from a reputable company to hopefully have him help young children at hospitals once Moose graduates and is old enough.
Danny is a CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) professional and holds two retirement designations, CRPS™ and QPFC, along with his SIE, Series 7, 66, Life, Health, and Long-term Care Insurance Licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since March 2022.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, trail running, cooking, running, pickle ball, golfing, and playing soccer with friends to stay in shape and have a social network. Danny is also trilingual, as he speaks Norwegian, English, and Spanish.
Danny recently added a new member to his family, a Golden Retriever puppy, Moose, who takes up most of his free time due to training and daily exercise. Danny is taking Moose through a great program from a reputable company to hopefully have him help young children at hospitals once Moose graduates and is old enough.
Securities Agent: OR, VT, UT, NH, WA, SD, NM, LA, OH, NE, NC, MO, ID, GA, DC, AR, WY, TX, MN, KS, FL, CT, ME, IN, IA, AK, MS, IL, CO, AZ, WV, PR, NY, NV, DE, CA, AL, VI, VA, TN, NJ, MT, MD, MA, KY, HI, SC, RI, OK, ND, MI, WI, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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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
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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
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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
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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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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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
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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.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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.
2Morgan 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
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:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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