Welcome

The wealth management experience should begin and end with one straight forward concept, achieving your goals. There are countless investment and wealth strategies, the one that matters is the one that can accomplish your financial intent. Every client has a unique set of circumstances, it's my job as your advisor to understand clearly what yours is.
  
The process starts with understanding your objectives and what is most important to you, in your life today and what your future should look like. My role is to listen well and help to clarify your vision based on my education and 25 years of experience. With that understanding, we create a wealth planning strategy that will put your financial vision into motion.
 
Wealth Management should provide a feeling of confidence that you are on the right path. The more certain we are about an outcome, the more confident we are in moving forward. The most satisfying aspect of my career is watching a plan unfold from its implementation stage to your personal success. Together with the client we manage every step along the way, focused on helping you to achieve your goals throughout.
Services Include
Securities Agent: MD, WA, NC, MI, MA, GA, NJ, OH, RI, VA, TX, NY, VT, MN, UT, NH, FL, SC, PA, IL, ME, CT, CA, AZ, AL, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1252927
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Experience

2007 - Present: Morgan Stanley*
Senior Vice President
Financial Planning Specialist
Senior Portfolio Management Director
Wellesley, MA

1995 - 2007: A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc
Investment Broker

Started in the investment industry in 1994.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree - Finance Bentley University in Waltham, MA
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
  • Series 66 - Combined Investment Advisory Agent & Uniform State Exam
  • Annuity, Life Insurance, and Long Term Care Insurance Licensed
Michael is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management and Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. He joined the company in 2007 after spending 12 years at A.G. Edwards. Michael’s professional passion lies in working with clients to clarify their goals, develop investment strategies that sets their vision in motion and helping them focus on what is most important in their lives. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Bentley University in Waltham, MA in 1994. Michael and his wife Nicole have two children and enjoy boating, fishing, and spending time with their family.

Areas of Focus:

- Wealth & Asset Management
- Ongoing Discovery Process With Clients
- Building the Client Relationship

Contact Information: 781 672-5118

michael.t.chiasson@morganstanley.com

Client Service Team

    Elizabeth Olney - Registered Wealth Management Associate
    Phone:
    (781) 416-2412(781) 416-2412
    Email:Elizabeth.Olney@morganstanley.com
    Beth is a Registered Wealth Management Associate. She began her career in the financial services industry over 20 years ago. At the end of 2001, Beth took time to raise her two wonderful boys and has been back in Financial Services since 2012. Beth graduated from the University of Vermont where she majored in Political Science and minored in Economics. A nascent birdwatcher and amateur archaeologist, she enjoys reading, walks with her dog and spending time with her family.

    Areas of Responsibility:

    - Fielding Client Requests in a Prompt and Efficient Manner
    - Fixing Administrative Discrepancies
    - Onboarding of New Relationships
    Kristen Andrews-Nicholas - Senior Registered Associate
    Phone:
    (781) 263-6833(781) 263-6833
    Email:Kristen.Andrews-Nicholas@morganstanley.com
    Kristen has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She runs various administrative aspects of the investment trading and services. Her focus is account management and close one-on-one relationship building with clients. When Kristen is not in the office, she’s most likely spending time with family and friends, or trying to break personal records at her Cross Fit gym.

    Areas of Responsibility

    - Fields Incoming Calls to Assist With Client Inquiries
    - Daily Management of Accounts - Cash Inflows / Outflows
    - Works Closely With Operations on Day-to-Day Clients Items

Location

112 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
US
Direct:
(781) 672-5118(781) 672-5118
Toll-Free:
(800) 344-4495(800) 344-4495
Fax:
(781) 672-5199(781) 672-5199
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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

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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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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1Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.

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2Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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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.

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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.

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5Morgan 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.

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6Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.

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7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.

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9Municipal 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.

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10Morgan Stanley’s investment advisory programs may require a minimum asset level and, depending on your specific investment objectives and financial position, may not be appropriate for you. Please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC program disclosure brochure (the “Morgan Stanley ADV”) for more information in the investment advisory programs available. The Morgan Stanley ADV is available at www.morganstanley.com/ADV.

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11When 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.

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12Morgan 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.

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13Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.

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