My Mission

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.

Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your specific goals.
  • 35 Years of Experience
  • Expertise in Delivering Customized Financial Planning Strategies
  • Tailored Solutions for Specific Goals
  • Meticulous Portfolio Evaluation
  • Clear Communication
  • Comprehensive Oversight
  • Unwavering Dedication
Securities Agent: CO, AL, TX, PA, KS, HI, GA, CA, WA, SC, NH, NM, WY, NC, IN, WV, MA, FL, VA, NY, NV, NJ, MT, MI, KY, IL, CT, AZ, OR, ID; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1272961
CA Insurance License #: #0K47469
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My Practice

    Experienced – 35+ Years in the Industry

    Served in many capacities over my career -

    • Financial Advisor
    • Producing Manager
    • National Coach and Advanced Trainer
    • Coach and Mentor for New Advisors
    Knowledgeable
    • CIMA®
    • CRPC®
    • Portfolio Management Director
    • Wealth Management Teacher (UCLA College of Extension)
    • Michigan State University College of Business
    Personal Service
    • Unique Financial and Investment Plans for Every client
    • No Generic Investment Models or Portfolios
    • Customized Portfolios to Accomplish Clients' Specific Goals and Risk Tolerance
    • All Financial Plans Tailored to Fit Specific Goals/Objectives
    • Customized Communication to Fit Clients' Needs/Wishes
    • Ongoing Communication via Video Conferences, In-Person Meetings, Telephone Calls, & Digital Communication

Process

  • Step 1 – Information Gathering/Sharing
  • Step 2 – Financial Needs Assessment and Formal Financial Plan (GPS)
  • Step 3 – Risk Assessment and Analysis, Behavioral Finance Applications
  • Step 4 – Tailored Portfolio Construction to Accomplish Client's Goals within Risk Parameters
  • Step 5 – Investment Implementation – Discretionary Portfolio Management to Efficiently Accomplish Investment Goals
  • Step 6 – Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Step 7 – Ongoing Evaluation and Communication to Ensure Plans Stay on Track

Knowledge Center

Empower yourself with valuable insights and resources to make informed investment decisions. Explore a wealth of financial tools, educational materials, and market research tailored to help you navigate the often-complex financial world.

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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.

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    Portfolio Risk Platform

    Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses
    thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.

    Portfolio Risk Platform
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    Global Investment Office

    The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office provides you with world-class thought
    leadership timely market commentary, and portfolio ideas to help guide your investment decisions.

    Morgan Stanley Portfolio Insights
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    529 Education Savings Plans

    529 plans offer a flexible, tax-advantaged way to invest for education expenses while helping to improve estate planning. Gain fiduciary oversight of your education funding strategy within the context of your broader portfolio through the exclusive Morgan Stanley National Advisory 529 Plan.

    529 Plan Options at Morgan Stanley
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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.

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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.

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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 award winning tools- Goals Planning System (GPS) and LifeView.

    Morgan Stanley Goals-Based Wealth Management
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    Security Center

    Learn about our latest security measures, how we are safeguarding your assets and personal information and find actionable insights and resources on important
    cybersecurity topics to enhance your own online security.

    Visit our Security Center
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    Total Tax 365

    Taxes can be a substantial drag on investment returns. Morgan Stanley Total Tax 365 offers access to a broad range of tax-efficient strategies to help you integrate tax planning into your investment process all year long, maximize portfolio after-tax
    return potential and help keep more of what you earn.

    Learn More

Latest Market Perspectives

Collection of timely and engaging content from Morgan Stanley I find interesting.
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    Four Ways Tariffs Are Reshaping Markets
    Discover what the Trump administration’s tariffs could mean for key equity sectors and how investors can navigate the risks and opportunities.
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    Is the Bull Market Broken?
    Recent shifts in Fed policy and tech-stock performance suggest it’s time to rethink investment strategies.
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    Should Investors 'Buy the Dip'?
    The volatile start to 2025 for financial markets may offer new opportunities for investors. Here are three strategies to consider.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist as he and his colleagues discuss their viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Check out the latest episode
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    On the Markets: Recalibrating, Beyond Shock and Awe
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
    Read the May 2025 On the Markets here

Location

6805 Carnegie Blvd
Ste 400
Charlotte, NC 28211
US
Direct:
(704) 442-3477(704) 442-3477
Toll-Free:
(800) 347-5107(800) 347-5107
Fax:
(480) 922-7878(480) 922-7878

Meet My Team

About Michael Feld

Michael began his professional career as an intern with Morgan Stanley’s Scottsdale, Arizona branch. Upon earning his degree in Economics from Indiana University of Bloomington, he transitioned to a full-time role with Morgan Stanley in May 2023. At the start of 2024, Michael returned to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he continues his career as an Associate with the firm. Outside of his professional pursuits, Michael has a passion for the culinary arts and is an avid scuba diving enthusiast.

About Erik Kuschner

Erik delivers exceptional service and administrative support for the team and our clients. He handles our clients’ day-to-day financial needs, including account maintenance, trades, withdrawals, and money movement.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Erik served as an equities trader at Wells Fargo.

He is a graduate of the James Madison University College of Business.

About Cindy Schwamberger

An experienced wealth management professional, Cindy is firmly committed to the continued growth and success of Morgan Stanley’s Financial Advisor and their clients. As Portfolio Associate, she cultivates and enhances new and existing client relationships through active communication with clients, processing client requests, resolving inquiries, providing guidance, and making sure key information and documentation remains current. She also Identifies and assists with Firm services and solutions that support clients’ needs including banking products and services and secure, digital offerings like Morgan Stanley Online and Morgan Stanley Mobile.

Cindy began her career working for a subsidiary of the Pacific Stock Exchange and has been a member of the financial industry for nearly 30 years. In 1998, she joined Smith Barney as a Client Service Associate and over the next 20+ years continued to take on more and more responsibility. She moved into management, holding the roles of branch administrator, Complex Risk Officer and Business Service Manager. In the height of the pandemic, Cindy had moved to North Carolina where she stepped out of management and took on the role of Portfolio Associate. She has been part of the Morgan Stanley family since 2008. Cindy maintains her FINRA Series 7, 9, 10 and 66.

Growing up near Seattle, Cindy now lives in Mooresville, NC with her husband, Mike, and their two pups, Lu and Pepper. Away from the office, she likes to travel, especially to the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean, enjoys some wine tasting and spending time with friends and family.
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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

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
Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities
How investors can tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

Tax-Smart Ways to Sell Securities

Realizing profits seems like the best part of investing, but taxes can add up. Our new analytics tool can help investors tap their portfolios in tax-savvy ways.

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.

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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