My Story and Services

Nathaniel Bier is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor in Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management division. He has over 38 years of experience helping to guide clients on their path to long-term financial success and sustainability. Nathaniel utilizes a combination of the vast array of resources here at Morgan Stanley and knowledge of the markets to help create the most informed financial decisions for you and your goals.

He is a proud Alumni of Boston University. Where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance. Over the years Nathaniel has developed an understanding of the challenges and needs of small business owners. Not only from his work with his clients but also his experience working in manufacturing and with own family’s business.

Whether it’s planning for retirement, developing a road map for your children or grandchildren’s future through the use of 529 plans, or helping to make the decision that fits you best for asset management. Nathaniel does this by having an individualized plan in place for each of his clients. Working together, he will ensure that you are on the right path to achieve established goals and objectives.

In addition, Nathaniel is fluent in both Spanish and Hebrew.

Contact to schedule a time to discuss your investment needs.
Services Include
Securities Agent: MD, HI, VT, WA, PA, NH, FL, MA, AZ, VA, NV, RI, NY, CA, DE, VI, TX, OR, NJ, ME, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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Experience

EXPERIENCE
1998 - Present: Morgan Stanley
Financial Advisor - Vice President
1989 - 1998: Gruntal & Co.
Financial Advisor - Vice President
1985 - 1988: LF Rothschild
Financial Advisor
1979 - 1985: Flair
Manufacturing Operations and Management
1978 - 1979: UMB Bank
Money Desk Manager
EDUCATION
BSBA in Finance - Boston University
Insurance Licensed
Fluent Spanish and Hebrew

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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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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.
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4Investors 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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