Welcome

Michael McNary and his team at Morgan Stanley have extensive experience in crafting investment strategies and financial plans for their valued clients. They are committed to serving individuals and families with a comprehensive array of solutions for their portfolios, insurance and financial planning needs. They are proud to have served generations of families over the 35 years they have been in practice.
Services Include
Securities Agent: OH, MO, AL, VA, OR, GA, CA, NM, FL, IA, UT, PA, MT, MD, CO, DE, DC, TX, RI, ME, LA, ID, WY, NY, MN, KY, KS, WA, NC, MI, MA, IN, AZ, NJ, CT, AR, WV, WI, SC, OK, NV, IL, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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Experience

As a trusted group, Mike McNary and his team assist pre-retired and retired individuals in the creation and preservation of wealth by helping them develop and implement customized investment management strategies. By understanding and defining each client’s financial objectives, they build an investment strategy to meet his or her financial goals before, during, and after retirement. Their personalized financial management services help their clients fulfill a retirement lifestyle of their choosing.

Working With You

Mike McNary and his team's clients value their ability to listen to what they share with them about their needs and goals and they use this knowledge to create investment and planning solutions to help their clients achieve their goals. Clients appreciate the team's collaborative approach with their other advisors and they bring to them a wide range of topics on which they need advice. Mike and his team are dedicated and responsive to the needs of their clients and their families.

A Wealth Management Strategy as Individual as You Are

The Morgan Stanley's wealth management process begins with you, your investment objectives and your financial goals. Holistic in its approach, it may encompass various elements of your financial life - your investments and your cash management needs - making sure they align with your goals and wealth management plan.

Chances are, that the goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life.

Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytic tools, as well as the extensive resources of Morgan Stanley, Michael and his team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.

We have assembled a couple financial tools that speak to our wealth management philosophy and investment strategy. We have provided easy links to these materials and hope you will return often to learn more about topics impacting your wealth.
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    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    Strategy - Intelligent Withdrawals
    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results

    We are backed by sophisticated technology that enables us to look across multiple accounts and products to determine the right combination of securities and positions to sell for client needs.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
    View Tax-Aware Strategies Here
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    Spending and Budgeting Fact Sheet
    As a Morgan Stanley client, you'll have access to Spending and Budgeting tools to help you manage your cash flow across all of your accounts at Morgan Stanley, as well as those held at outside financial institutions. These tools, available on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, allow you to track spending patterns using cash flow, income and expense analysis.
    Explore our Spending and Budgeting Resources
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management

Our Suite of Digital Tools

Digital technology is centered on how people communicate, consume, transact and travel. Our comprehensive suite of digital tools are designed to help enhance every aspect of your financial life. Here are a few of the technologies we have to offer our clients.
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
    Register for Morgan Stanley Online Today
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    eDelivery
    Sign up for eDelivery today and start receiving email notifications as soon as your account documents are available on Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It's quick, convenient & secure.
    Enroll Today
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    Digital Vault
    Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
    Get Started Today
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    Financial Planning
    Morgan Stanley Financial Planning can show you a single, comprehensive snapshot of your finances. We can help you create a wealth plan that’s adaptable to the different stages of your life using our cutting edge tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.
    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management

Location

545 Metro Place South
Suite 300
Dublin, OH 43017
US
Direct:
(614) 798-3262(614) 798-3262
Toll-Free:
(800) 457-0025(800) 457-0025
Fax:
(614) 798-9304(614) 798-9304

Meet My Team

About Michael McNary

Securities Agent: OH, MO, AL, VA, OR, GA, CA, NM, FL, IA, UT, PA, MT, MD, CO, DE, DC, TX, RI, ME, LA, ID, WY, NY, MN, KY, KS, WA, NC, MI, MA, IN, AZ, NJ, CT, AR, WV, WI, SC, OK, NV, IL, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures

About Linda Gause

Linda focuses on providing integrated wealth management strategies to individuals and families. She has been working with clients with complex financial planning needs since 1987. Linda worked for 11 years in private wealth management and for 12 years in public accounting with KPMG and Ernst and Young. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kent State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (however, she does not perform this function at Morgan Stanley*). She is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and has her FINRA Series 7 and 66 and Ohio insurance license. She has authored a number of articles for financial publications and is a frequent speaker on financial planning topics. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs. Linda is the past chair of the Mount Carmel West Development Committee and is a past chair of the Mount Carmel Health System Foundation and a volunteer at St. Brigid of Kildare church. She lives in Dublin with her husband Mike and two children.
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Portfolio Insights

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.

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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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors

Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.

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.

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
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Michael McNary today.
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