Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Phone:
(415) 693-6190(415) 693-6190
Pewitt Hobart Team at Morgan Stanley
Direct:
(415) 693-6000(415) 693-6000
Our Mission Statement
We deliver tailored solutions to strengthen your financial future, so you can focus on what brings true meaning to your life.
Our Story and Services
We are honored to serve an exceptional group of people, all having a unique wealth creation story. They are talented individuals and busy professionals pursuing greater balance in their lives. Some are in, or approaching, retirement and want to maintain their current lifestyle. Others are philanthropic leaders seeking sustainable ways to align their investments with the mission of their organizations.
We 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, we 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.
Our clients believe, as we do, in the importance of building longstanding relationships with their wealth advisors. We've made it a priority to be advocates, empowering our clients to be confident in their decisions so they have the freedom to pursue their life goals. We do this through the development of a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a personalized roadmap to organizing and managing their finances.
With deep roots in our community and an ongoing commitment to financial education for ourselves and our clients, we regularly conduct seminars for local groups and organizations. Financial literacy is an underlying principle of our practice and a purpose that only grows stronger with each passing year.
We are committed to helping you grow and protect your wealth, while inspiring a level of confidence and comfort that enables you to spend less time worrying about your finances and more time pursuing the activities you enjoy.
We look forward to hearing your story and learning how we can help you achieve your personal definition of financial success.
We 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, we 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.
Our clients believe, as we do, in the importance of building longstanding relationships with their wealth advisors. We've made it a priority to be advocates, empowering our clients to be confident in their decisions so they have the freedom to pursue their life goals. We do this through the development of a comprehensive financial plan that serves as a personalized roadmap to organizing and managing their finances.
With deep roots in our community and an ongoing commitment to financial education for ourselves and our clients, we regularly conduct seminars for local groups and organizations. Financial literacy is an underlying principle of our practice and a purpose that only grows stronger with each passing year.
We are committed to helping you grow and protect your wealth, while inspiring a level of confidence and comfort that enables you to spend less time worrying about your finances and more time pursuing the activities you enjoy.
We look forward to hearing your story and learning how we can help you achieve your personal definition of financial success.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Wealth ManagementFootnote2
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote3
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote4
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote5
- Wealth PlanningFootnote6
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote7
- Retirement PlanningFootnote8
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote9
- Business PlanningFootnote10
- Executive Benefit ServicesFootnote11
- Trust AccountsFootnote12
- Stock Plan ServicesFootnote13
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote14
- Stock Option PlansFootnote15
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote16
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote17
- SyndicateFootnote18
- Structured ProductsFootnote19
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Our Journey Together
The hallmark of our wealth management approach is an enduring commitment to building customized solutions from the ground up, utilizing the global resources of Morgan Stanley. Our process identifies strategies and solutions that reflect your personal values, priorities and goals, while striving to achieve specific financial targets. We look forward to working with you.
1. Introduction
We begin with a conversation to understand your concerns and determine how we can add value. Since not every advisor is a good match for every client, we introduce you to our approach and share our fee structure. If we all agree to move forward, we schedule our next meeting and request important financial information.
2. Discovery
We continue the dialogue we started, learning about the values that shape your decisions and identifying any unique circumstances around your wealth. We review the documents you prepared and begin to define your priorities and timelines.
3. Analysis & Plan Development
Here, we utilize industry-leading financial planning tools to develop a personalized and detailed financial plan with specific recommendations to help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth. This serves as the foundation for building your initial plan, as well as future wealth management decisions.
4. Plan Presentation
In this step, we present your financial plan that includes an investment portfolio that aligns your investments with your goals, your timeframe and your risk level. We also discuss other wealth management solutions that may include risk management techniques and estate planning strategies.
5. Implementation
Upon your approval of our recommendations, we begin to implement the strategies outlined in the plan. Once assets have been transferred to Morgan Stanley and are aligned with your investment strategy, we walk you through the details of your new statement and introduce all of the tools and resources now available to you.
6. Ongoing Service & Care
Committed to a first-class experience, we focus on developing longstanding relationships that provide special value to you and your family. We speak with you regularly to provide updates on your accounts. We also monitor progress towards each of your goals, adjusting your financial plan accordingly as changes in your life occur.
Digital Tools
Morgan Stanley's suite of Modern Wealth Management Tools allows advisors to offer more customized and comprehensive advice than anywhere else. These tools' ease of use allows for a more in-depth view of a client's financial life to be taken, resulting in better service and more well-rounded advice.
Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
Allows you to conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
To learn more, and to log in click here
Morgan Stanley Mobile App
Access your account wherever, whenever using the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. It gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online from the convenience of your phone.
To learn about the mobile capabilities and how to get the app, click here
E-Authorization
With E-Authorization, you no longer need to sign a paper Letter of Authorization (LOA) to authorize a wire transfer request.
To sign up for E-Authorization log into MSO
Digital Vault
The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
To learn more, visit this site to watch a helpful video
Total Wealth View
The ability to view all of your assets and liabilities together, whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere, enables us to advise with your entire financial picture in mind.
To learn more, click here
Goals Planning System
GPS helps clients define what they want out of life, and then creates a financial framework to bring these goals to life.
To learn more, watch this video
Cybersecurity Resources
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 MoreRESOURCES TO HELP YOU PREPARE
Figuring out ways to minimize how much the IRS takes from your retirement money should be a central part of your planning. Below are several resources to help you get started. There are also the 2024 and 2025 federal tax tables.
2025 Retirement Contribution Limits
Planning for retirement is vital, understanding the limits for your retirement contributions empowers you to best prepare for retirement.
View 2025's Contribution Limits
How to Access Your Tax Forms
1. Log into your account via Morgan Stanley Online
2. Click the Accounts tab
3. Select the Documents tab
4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
5. Select Tax Documents and download them
Access Tax Forms2. Click the Accounts tab
3. Select the Documents tab
4. Go to the Statement drop-down tab
5. Select Tax Documents and download them
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Timing your retirement income? It's very important to think about timing your withdrawals. Given tougher regulatory, tax, and market conditions, you may want to consider taking your RMD sooner than later. The article below discusses ways to take money out of your retirement accounts.
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
Your Guide to Tax-Efficient Planning
The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
Learn More
Tax-Efficient Investing: Key Questions Investors Should Ask
Factoring the impact of taxes into your investment decisions can help you to keep more of your hard-earned money, both now and in the future.
Learn More
Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Retirement
Smart tax planning can help you save more for retirement and keep more of what you've already saved. Consider these tax-efficient retirement planning strategies.
Learn More
2024 Tax Tables
Please view the following attachment to find the 2024 federal tax tables.
2024 Tax Tables2025 Tax Tables
Please view the following attachment to find the 2025 federal tax tables.
2025 Tax TablesCORPORATE SOLUTIONS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK
The Pewitt-Hobart team is committed to provide workplace solutions through Morgan Stanley at Work to help employees thrive across three verticals: equity solutions, financial wellness, and retirement plans. We bring in corporate solutions to empower companies in their management of these programs and, ultimately, to support their employees through their financial journeys.
Our mission is to assist your company in elevating your workplace financial solutions to the next level and support your employees on their financial journeys, understanding their individual life stages and addressing their timely needs, no matter where they are in their life or career. Discover our workplace financial solutions deliver powerful tools, guidance, and education to help your company and your employees thrive.
- Equity Administration
- Liquidity
- 409A Valuation
- When launching a new equity plan for employees (e.g. ESPP launch, new equity type issued)
- When going global and expanding their equity plan into new jurisdictions/countries
- If dissatisfied with their current provider/platform
- When there's plan-impacting action happening (e.g. merger/acquisition, going from public to private)
- When looking for additional participant offerings to enhance their current benefits program (e.g. financial wellness, retirement planning)
- Defined Contribution Consulting
- Solutions-Oriented Plans
- Fiduciary Investment Oversight
- Education
- Financial Guidance
- Perks
- Student Loan Repayment
- College Savings
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Equity Compensation Services
- Equity Award Analysis
- Specialized Solutions
Equity Solutions for Private Companies
Morgan Stanley at Work's comprehensive suite of financial solutions for the private markets is designed to help companies create a culture of ownership. From the early days of a startup to preparing to go public, Morgan Stanley at Work provides the technology and services needed to manage cap tables and equity plans, generate audit-ready 409A valuations, run liquidity programs and support secondary transactions. These equity management solutions, delivered through the Shareworks platform, are complemented by a suite of workplace financial solutions to help build employee financial confidence, foster loyalty, and help companies attract and retain talent. These include:
Equity Solutions for Public Companies
We help corporate clients and prospects get the most from their equity compensation benefits with cutting-edge technology that's customizable and scalable. Whether they're newly public, expanding globally or looking to evolve their equity compensation management offering, we're able to help with their end-to-end equity compensation solutions. Situations when public market clients may be looking for equity compensation management help include:
Retirement Solutions
Retirement Services maintains relationships with service providers to offer an array of product solutions for retirement plans of all sizes. We also have relationships with investment-only providers who offer value-added tools and resources. Some of our services include:
Financial Wellness
The more knowledgeable employees are in their finances, the more confident they can be in work and life. That's why we include Financial Wellness with every service we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and financial guidance from our professionals, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of employees and empower their financial journey at every stage, giving employees the confidence to take charge of their finances. These services include:
Saving and Giving
Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Companies can show that they are committed to employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being. These services include:
Executive Services
While business leaders are busy driving change for a company, our Executive Services team provides specialized expertise in equity compensation so they can keep taking the company to new heights. At Morgan Stanley, we can provide a dedicated team provides concierge-level support for executives' equity compensation, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty. Some of our services include:
Location
101 California St 23rd
Fl
San Francisco, CA 94111
US
Direct:
(415) 693-6000(415) 693-6000
Meet Pewitt Hobart Team
Samantha Hobart, CFP®
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
Phone:
(415) 955-1568(415) 955-1568
Julie Flieder
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(415) 955-1546(415) 955-1546
Steven M. Ng
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(415) 693-6195(415) 693-6195
Matthew Larson
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(415) 984-6047(415) 984-6047
About Troy Pewitt
Troy Pewitt is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. He holds the CFP® certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. For over 25 years he has dedicated himself to help clients build a solid foundation on which to make their financial decisions with confidence. He collaborates with specialists to develop a robust wealth management strategy, addressing in-depth financial goals and a relationship that is built on trust.
He focuses on working with individuals, business owners and C-suite corporate executives of both public and privately held corporations. Troy prides himself on providing accessible, individual service by establishing a close working relationship with every client, to develop diversified wealth management plans adaptable to evolving situations.
Troy’s areas of focus include: Concentrated Equity Positions, Restricted Stock Units and Stock Options, 10b5-1 plans, 401k, Retirement Planning, Investment Tax Strategies, Cash Management/Lending and Estate Planning services.
His dedication to the industry has enabled Troy to build a team of driven individuals. Together, they address all aspects of each client’s unique financial goals and wealth management needs. Troy was a Rotary Club Member for 12 years where he was actively involved in various community projects. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Troy lives with his wife and three children in Tiburon.
He focuses on working with individuals, business owners and C-suite corporate executives of both public and privately held corporations. Troy prides himself on providing accessible, individual service by establishing a close working relationship with every client, to develop diversified wealth management plans adaptable to evolving situations.
Troy’s areas of focus include: Concentrated Equity Positions, Restricted Stock Units and Stock Options, 10b5-1 plans, 401k, Retirement Planning, Investment Tax Strategies, Cash Management/Lending and Estate Planning services.
His dedication to the industry has enabled Troy to build a team of driven individuals. Together, they address all aspects of each client’s unique financial goals and wealth management needs. Troy was a Rotary Club Member for 12 years where he was actively involved in various community projects. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Troy lives with his wife and three children in Tiburon.
Securities Agent: MI, DE, NJ, KY, AZ, PA, OK, LA, UT, WY, SC, MN, MA, IN, OH, CO, TN, NY, KS, HI, RI, NC, IA, VA, OR, NM, GA, NV, IL, CT, CA, WA, TX, FL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 558316
NMLS#: 558316
About Samantha Hobart
A Certified Financial PlannerTM and experienced Financial Advisor, Samantha has dedicated her career to serving the specialized needs of successful professionals, business leaders and families living in the greater San Francisco area and around the country. She enjoys educating clients on how to create and implement an effective financial plan, freeing their time to spend on the activities they enjoy and people they love. Sam has been ranked as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, and Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State.
Originally from Huntington Beach, Samantha has always had a passion for building longstanding relationships by finding genuine connections with others and for bringing simplicity to complexity through a strong sense of organization. While she didn’t seek a career as a financial advisor, it is no surprise that her life path guided her in this direction. Becoming a financial advisor was the perfect blend of her relentless dedication to quality and her unyielding uncompromising commitment to doing the right thing for clients. After graduating from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. degree in Organizational Studies, Samantha began her career as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at KCM Investment Advisors, while earning her M.B.A. in Global Strategic Management at Dominican University of California. In 2013, she joined Morgan Stanley for the opportunity to build her own practice with an emphasis on financial planning.
Serving as an advocate, Samantha enjoys working with like-minded clients who value and appreciate the level of skill and service she delivers. Her process goes much deeper than basic financial planning, integrating detailed analysis for both sides of a client’s balance sheet. Everything is personalized to the individual or family she is working with to help ensure assets for future expenditures are not only available when needed, but are working in tandem to deliver anticipated results in the most tax-efficient manner. For Samantha, there is no greater satisfaction than knowing your work is directly benefiting the clients you work with – both now and in their future.
Outside of the office, Samantha loves to spend her free time exploring anything athletic or outdoors with the dogs or hanging out with her cat, Elbert Frank Cox.
2023 and 2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2024 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22 - 9/30/23.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
Originally from Huntington Beach, Samantha has always had a passion for building longstanding relationships by finding genuine connections with others and for bringing simplicity to complexity through a strong sense of organization. While she didn’t seek a career as a financial advisor, it is no surprise that her life path guided her in this direction. Becoming a financial advisor was the perfect blend of her relentless dedication to quality and her unyielding uncompromising commitment to doing the right thing for clients. After graduating from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. degree in Organizational Studies, Samantha began her career as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at KCM Investment Advisors, while earning her M.B.A. in Global Strategic Management at Dominican University of California. In 2013, she joined Morgan Stanley for the opportunity to build her own practice with an emphasis on financial planning.
Serving as an advocate, Samantha enjoys working with like-minded clients who value and appreciate the level of skill and service she delivers. Her process goes much deeper than basic financial planning, integrating detailed analysis for both sides of a client’s balance sheet. Everything is personalized to the individual or family she is working with to help ensure assets for future expenditures are not only available when needed, but are working in tandem to deliver anticipated results in the most tax-efficient manner. For Samantha, there is no greater satisfaction than knowing your work is directly benefiting the clients you work with – both now and in their future.
Outside of the office, Samantha loves to spend her free time exploring anything athletic or outdoors with the dogs or hanging out with her cat, Elbert Frank Cox.
2023 and 2024 Forbes America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in March of the year the award was issued.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2024 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Feb 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 9/30/22 - 9/30/23.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2024 Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors & Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded April 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
Securities Agent: DE, VA, PA, MI, IN, GA, FL, NJ, UT, SC, OK, MA, IL, CA, OR, NM, LA, CO, TX, OH, MN, KY, KS, IA, HI, AZ, WA, RI, WY, NY, NC, CT, NV; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1270143
CA Insurance License #: 0I71118
NMLS#: 1270143
CA Insurance License #: 0I71118
About Julie Flieder
Julie brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to the team. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she spent eight years with Oppenheimer in client services, fostering strong client relationships while assisting one of the top producers. She has also managed customer service groups at both the Pacific Options Exchange and in the Chairman’s Division at Charles Schwab. Julie spent time as an equity trader at William Blair and as a financial analyst in Global Finance at Goldman Sachs. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and holds both the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Julie grew up in the Chicago area, and besides the bay area, has lived in Dallas, New York and Phoenix. She loves to travel and is an avid movie buff.
Julie grew up in the Chicago area, and besides the bay area, has lived in Dallas, New York and Phoenix. She loves to travel and is an avid movie buff.
About Steven M. Ng
Steven has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Steven worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank for over 13 years, starting as a Teller to Personal Banker, then Relationship Banker, and finally a Private Client Banker. Steven is dedicated to providing excellent service while assisting with administrative/operational tasks and developing client relationships. Steven holds the following licenses: Series 6, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, and Series 65.
Steven grew up In New York City and currently lives in the North Bay with his wife, Genevieve, and 2 boys, Dashiel & Darien. He enjoys reading, watching football, and most of all, spending time with his family before his sons’ outgrow him
Steven grew up In New York City and currently lives in the North Bay with his wife, Genevieve, and 2 boys, Dashiel & Darien. He enjoys reading, watching football, and most of all, spending time with his family before his sons’ outgrow him
About Matthew Larson
An extremely passionate and dedicated individual, Matthew is committed to building strong client relationships and providing exceptional service while assisting a top producer in the firm. Recently graduating from the University of Arizona, Matthew is eager to leverage his education and experience to make a significant impact in peoples’ everyday lives. Matthew currently holds the following licenses: SIE, Series 7, and Series 66.
Matthew was born and raised in the Bay Area. Outside of work, he enjoys both playing and watching sports, traveling to new places, and hanging out with his cat, Finn.
Matthew was born and raised in the Bay Area. Outside of work, he enjoys both playing and watching sports, traveling to new places, and hanging out with his cat, Finn.
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The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Wendy Fortenberry
Private Banker
George Ly
Associate Private Banker
Brent Curlow, CFA, CFP®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
Stephen Rothman
Planning Associate
Frank LaFerlita
Planning Associate
About Wendy Fortenberry
Wendy Fortenberry is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in San Francisco, California and Hawaii.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Wendy began her career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Wendy is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She lives in the Bay Area. Outside of the office, Wendy enjoys attending professional baseball games & performing arts events as well as spending time with family and friends.
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Wendy began her career in financial services in 2001, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2015 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch.
Wendy is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She lives in the Bay Area. Outside of the office, Wendy enjoys attending professional baseball games & performing arts events as well as spending time with family and friends.
NMLS#: 637424
About George Ly
George Ly is an Associate Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in San Francisco, Burlingame and Hawaii.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
George began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Branch Manager at JP Morgan Chase and Patelco Credit Union.
George is a graduate of Hayward State, where he received a Bachelors of Science in Finance & Corporate Management. He resides in the Bay Area with his wife and two children. Outside of the office, George enjoys spending time with his children, playing basketball and going to the gym.
Associate Private Bankers partner with Private Bankers and Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
George began his career in financial services in 2006, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2021 as an Associate Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Branch Manager at JP Morgan Chase and Patelco Credit Union.
George is a graduate of Hayward State, where he received a Bachelors of Science in Finance & Corporate Management. He resides in the Bay Area with his wife and two children. Outside of the office, George enjoys spending time with his children, playing basketball and going to the gym.
NMLS#: 1259129
About Brent Curlow
Brent Curlow is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in San Francisco and Hawaii. He is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Brent began his career in financial services in 2003, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at First Hawaiian Bank as an Investment Services Analyst.
Brent graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a CFA charter holder . Brent lives in Honolulu, Hawaii with his wife, Helen. Outside of work, Brent volunteers as Social Chair for CFA Hawaii and Board Director for Financial Planning Association of Hawaii.
Brent began his career in financial services in 2003, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to his current position, he worked at First Hawaiian Bank as an Investment Services Analyst.
Brent graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a CFA charter holder . Brent lives in Honolulu, Hawaii with his wife, Helen. Outside of work, Brent volunteers as Social Chair for CFA Hawaii and Board Director for Financial Planning Association of Hawaii.
About Stephen Rothman
Stephen is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Stephen provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
Stephen earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Stephen is originally from Larchmont, NY and currently resides in New Rochelle, NY.
Stephen earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Stephen is originally from Larchmont, NY and currently resides in New Rochelle, NY.
About Frank LaFerlita
Frank is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Frank provides expertise across a wide suite of Morgan Stanley planning tools designed to assist in the areas of investment accumulation, retirement, education, major purchase, cash flow, risk management, tax efficiency, and wealth transfer planning.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Frank is originally from Staten Island, New York and currently resides in New York City.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Frank is originally from Staten Island, New York and currently resides in New York City.
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
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
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
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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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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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.
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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan 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.
8When 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.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
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.
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.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
14Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
15Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
16Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
17Morgan 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.
18Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
19Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
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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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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1Morgan 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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is the trade name of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a registered broker-dealer in the United States.
3The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
4Alternative Investments are speculative and include a high degree of risk. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his/her investment. Alternative investments are appropriate only for qualified, long-term investors who are willing to forgo liquidity and put capital at risk for an indefinite period of time.
5When 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.
6Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
7Morgan 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.
8When 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.
9Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
10Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
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.
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.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
14Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
15Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or 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 legal matters.
16Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
17Morgan 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.
18Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
19Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
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:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
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 Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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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