My Story and Services

The Renu Rajankutty Dutta Practice at Morgan Stanley is a team of experienced financial professionals, led by Renu, who combine their individual talents to help high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families address the complex challenges of managing significant wealth, in many cases multi-generational, all over the United States. Her mission is to understand her clients completely as well as all aspects of their personal and financial affairs. Her approach is to provide the highest level of service by first learning what matters most to her clients then focusing on addressing the entirety of her clients’ financial lives with customized recommendations and solutions.

She and her team deliver the personnel and resources needed to function as an outsourced family office. This may include institutional-caliber investment strategies, risk mitigation, liability reorganization, trust and estate planning strategies, family dynamics management, business planning, and a host of other financial resources. Combining her own experience with Morgan Stanley’s deep global resources and open platform, she is positioned to help you create and implement truly comprehensive Wealth Management plans based on your individual and/or family’s precise objectives, goals, and needs.

She looks forward to discussing your challenges and aspirations, and presenting meaningful solutions to managing the issues that significant wealth can create. It is not solely about markets and returns, it is about knowing you intimately and your life priorities, then leveraging her expertise and the Wealth Management resources at Morgan Stanley, to build a trusted relationship through continuous support to you and designing a customized strategy that helps you and your family pursue your goals, while effectively managing your investment risk.

Renu has been serving clients for over 18 years and has been in finance for over 26 years. She resides in Philadelphia with her husband and two children. Renu enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling and cooking. She loves being active in the community and helping whomever whenever she can.
Services Include
Securities Agent: NC, DC, WA, PA, SC, DE, NY, MT, VT, FL, CA, VA, MD, MA, CT, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 533870
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Planning for your family's needs

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    Family Office Resources
    How can you integrate philanthropy and family values into your wealth plan? Family Office Resources at Morgan Stanley discusses the approach to articulating and memorializing your family philosophy in your overall plan. Watch for more insights on the importance of addressing the emotional side of planning with your family.
    Watch Here
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    Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving Strategies
    Many of us prefer to combine our support for the causes and people we care about with a desire to save on taxes. Fortunately, there are strategies that may help us accomplish both. Whether you want to donate to charity or invest in a loved-one's future, consider these tax-smart ways to help make your giving go further.
    Tax-Savvy Ways to Give
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    The One Conversation You Should Be Having
    As hard as it is to swallow, old age can rob one of hard-won independence. And, at some point, we'll all be faced with the reality that we're unable or unfit to make important calls about finances and medical care. Take these steps to ensure that you have trusted decision-makers in place should you—or your parents—become incapacitated.
    Follow These Steps
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    Investment Policy Statement
    For institutions, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, developing an investment policy statement that reflects their goals and objectives is increasingly important for long-term investing success.
    Why Is This Important?

Business Owners & Executives

Managing family wealth is like running a company—you need a strategy to help manage assets and mitigate risks. Bridging the gap between private wealth and investment management services, Renu works with owners and founders striving to accelerate growth and develop robust succession plans. She helps manage the entire process by leveraging some of the top research and investment management resources in the industry.
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    Planning for the Unplanned
    Events such as death, disability, or retirement of a business owner don't have to mean the end of a successful business. Succession planning can provide for an orderly transition of ownership and business management during lifetime or at death. There are various options for structuring and funding buy-sell agreements, key employee needs, and other executive benefits programs.
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    Transaction of a Lifetime
    Creating and growing a successful business is seldom just about money, nor is the decision to exit the business. Whether that exit is through an IPO, merger with another company, private sale, or succession within the family, the process is intense, the details are complex, and the decisions are often an unexpected combination of personal and financial needs. Morgan Stanley has been helping business owners like you bring clarity and confidence to what is typically a once-in-a-lifetime event.
    Exiting Your Business
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    Employee Financial Wellness
    At Morgan Stanley, we believe that being a successful business owner goes hand in hand with the financial wellness of your employees. Morgan Stanley at Work provides a powerful combination of education, digital tools, and guidance from our Financial Advisors.
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    IPO/M&A Readiness
    Morgan Stanley's world renowned investment banking division stands ready to devise innovative, customized solutions to even the most challenging issues. Learn more at the link below.
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    Understanding Your Equity Awards
    How performance shares work:
    • The difference between incentive and non-qualified stock options, as well as restricted stock awards and units.
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    Concentrated Stock and Options Analysis
    Designed for executives who have significant wealth in stock and options of their company, Concentrated Stock and Options Analysis illustrates various valuations of holdings as well as hypothetical diversification scenarios.
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    Equity Cap Table Management
    Get the flexibility and technology you need to get equity right from the start. We provide clients with robust data management tools, centralized information on a cloud-based platform, and real-time reporting.
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    10b5-1 Plans
    As a corporate executive, you may be aware of material non-public information at any time and can also face company-imposed quarterly or specific blackout periods restricting market access to trading your company stock. A 10b5-1 plan is designated to address these issues. By utilizing a 10b5-1 plan, you can gain an affirmative defense against claims of insider trading. Your plan can include tailored trading schedule that coordinates with your personal need for liquidity and your own timing requirements.

Insight & Resources

Morgan Stanley provides clients with resources meant to transform complex financial analysis and research into concise and easily digestible content. The links below offer insight into the modern market and economic landscape.
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    Thoughts on the Market Podcast
    With perspectives on the forces shaping the market, join Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, as he and his colleagues discuss a variety of viewpoints regarding the latest trends in the financial marketplace.
    Listen to the Latest Episode
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    Reserved Living & Giving
    Reserved Living & Giving is a tiered complimentary loyalty program that rewards Morgan Stanley's most valued clients. Members can enjoy special discounts and timely insights to support them at home and beyond.
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    Wealth Management Audiocast
    Check out our recent market update audiocasts, including the latest from Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Lisa Shalett.
    Listen Here
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    Security Center
    Optimize your cybersecurity and privacy practices with Morgan Stanley's Security Center.
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    Global Investment Committee Weekly Report
    The Global Investment Committee's Lisa Shalett headlines this weekly look at markets, asset class performance and fixed income.
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    AI Demand Hits a Tipping Point
    Investors look to semiconductors, chips, and more in light of AI developments.
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    Global Investment Committee Monthly
    Detailed market commentary from Morgan Stanley's thought leaders on topics such as global equities, fixed income, monetary policy and more.
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    2024 Federal Tax Tables
    This document outlines the 2024 tax rate schedule, education and health savings account limits, retirement contribution and deduction limits, among other information.
    View Tax Tables

Client Service Team

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    Judith Daniel - Portfolio Associate
    Phone:
    (215) 854-6056(215) 854-6056
    Email:Judith.Daniel@morganstanley.com
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    Lynn King - Family Office Resources Generalist
    Lynn R. King is a Family Office Resource Generalist for the Mid-America region. She has over 15 years of experience working with families, family offices, and their attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors on issues unique to the UHNW client. Lynn started her career as an attorney in Illinois working with closely held businesses across the country on a broad range of topics, including entity structuring, estate planning, business succession and tax. She then joined New York Life Insurance as a Corporate Vice President in their Advanced Planning Group. In this role she expanded on her experience from private practice and engaged with clients on complex business and personal planning needs.

    Lynn joined Morgan Stanley in September of 2020. As the Family Office Resource Generalist, Lynn provides advice and strategies to UHNW families. To that end, she assists families with the creation of family mission statements. She also educates adults and children on how to be good stewards of generational wealth. She engages with resources in philanthropy, wealth and estate planning and trust management to ensure the UHNW clients of the Firm are able to accomplish their goals.

    Lynn received her undergraduate degree in Finance and Political Science from the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign. She attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois where she obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. She also holds her Series 7 and 66.
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    Adrian Schwartz - Vice President, Financial Planning Director
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    Fabienne Sarnecki - Vice President, Private Banker
    NMLS#: 1879930
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    Jim Kaiser - Planning Associate
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    Stephen Topley - Executive Director, Insured Solutions Director

Location

1650 Market St 42nd
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Direct:
(215) 854-6269(215) 854-6269
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

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

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

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

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Renu Rajankutty Dutta today.
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8Morgan Stanley offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences or review our Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships brochure available at www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
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