My Story and Services

For more than a decade, I have passionately worked with clients towards achieving their financial goals. As a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and Portfolio Manager, I take a holistic approach, leveraging Morgan Stanley’s global framework, to create and implement strategies for my clients. I do not believe in cookie cutter financial advice and believe everyone deserves a well thought out plan tailored to their unique circumstances and needs. In the fast-paced financial industry I utilize the latest innovative financial technology and tools.
I was born and raised in St. Louis where I reside with my wife, Amy, and two daughters. I enjoy golfing, hunting, fishing, and traveling with my family.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis. I am a member of the Financial Planning Association and a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
I am also a member of Morgan Stanley's portfolio management institute
Services Include
Securities Agent: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2377605
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Working With You

I can help guide you with a particular financial goal or create a comprehensive strategy that takes all of your financial requirements and goals into consideration. My strategy looks at your wealth from all aspects. This leads to solutions that not only have the ability to help you achieve your financial goals but also to transcend and safeguard them against unforeseen life events.
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    Step 1: Discovery & Goal Setting
    Let's begin with a comprehensive introductory discussion to help identify and ascertain your needs, wants, and values. I must have a thorough understanding of every aspect of your life that affects your financial goals and decisions. Every financial strategy should be distinct because every individual is unique.
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    Step 2: Analysis, Strategy, & Planning
    We utilize a variety of world-renowned financial planning and risk analysis resources to perform a thorough review of your financial status. Then, in line with your objectives, we develop a complete financial strategy to help you build, safeguard, and transfer money.
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    Step 3: Implementation
    Upon your granted approval, Morgan Stanley will complete the transferring of your assets. Once the extra strategies we outlined in your plan are in line with your investing strategy, we begin putting them into practice.
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    Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring
    The upkeep and development of our relationship are of utmost importance. To provide you with account updates, we strive to communicate with you regularly. We also monitor your progress toward each of your goals and adjust your financial plan as needed if circumstances in your life change.

MODERN WEALTH DIGITAL TOOLS

The vast range of digital tools provided by Morgan Stanley have been carefully compiled to aid in enhancing each component of your financial portfolio.

We are supported by resources of the highest caliber, allowing us to offer exceptional personnel and unmatched services. Learn more about a few of the many resources we offer our clients for contemporary wealth management.
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    With Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App, managing your assets and daily finances is never more than a few clicks away. Access your funds and connect with your financial advisor at any time, today.
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    Aladdin - Portfolio Risk Platform
    You may monitor the risk/return dichotomy across all of your financial portfolios using the sophisticated risk analytics provided by Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform. This useful tool enhances the accuracy of your financial status & may can help you increase your confidence when making wise financial decisions.
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    Total Wealth View
    Complete your financial picture with the aid of Total Wealth View. If you link your accounts, your financial planning will be more informed, your data access will be more secure, and you'll have easier connectivity. Your financial planning strategy only gets safer with TWV.
    Learn More About Total Wealth View
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    Goals-Based Planning System (GPS)
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
    Learn More About GPS
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    Digital Vault
    Our Digital Vault tool sourced through Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows clients and their families to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
    Learn More About Digital Vault
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    E-Authorization
    EAuthorizations allows you to approve transactions electronically and securely on Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App. Initiate wire transfers & manage alerts from your device today.
    Learn More About E-Authorization

Your Guide to Tax-efficient Planning

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The tax decisions you make today can help you save for years to come. Consider these smart tax strategies for your financial plan.
Prepare for Tax Day
The countdown to April has begun. Here are some steps you can take as the deadline approaches. Working together, we can assess your finances and apply tax-smart strategies that align with your specific needs and objectives.
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Tax-Efficient Investing
Tax-efficient investing techniques may help you lower your tax burden and increase your long-term wealth. Don't know where to start? Let's figure it out together.
Strategies To Consider
Tax Strategies for Retirement
Taking steps to minimize the impact of taxes on your retirement portfolio can help you enjoy more of your nest egg. Don't wait, get ahead today & together we can build your path to retirement.
Consider These Ideas
Tax-Smart Giving
There are tax-aware methods to make your giving go farther, whether you wish to invest in the future of a loved one or make a charitable donation. You have options & I am here to help.
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2022 Tax Calendar
Deadlines & Important Dates
2022 Tax Calendar

Tailored plans for individuals like you

You need a wealth plan informed by a comprehensive assessment of your current budget and finances, clear objectives and sound advice that puts you in the center of the process. My educational and professional background, in combination with Morgan Stanley's world-renowned digital tools, allows us to assess your financial needs & objectives from all angles.

In order to create and successfully implement a customized financial plan, it is crucial to me that we build & maintain a solid relationship. I want to know & understand what drives you financially, whether that is your family, your retirement, or simply your passions. We value our clients & are committed to helping you achieve your financial objectives.

When 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.

The investments listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a financial advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Areas of Focus
  • Professional Portfolio Management
  • Advanced Risk Analytics
  • Tax Management Strategies
  • Estate Planning
  • Philanthropic & Legacy Planning
  • Cash Management
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Alternative Investments
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • Wealth Management
  • Asset Management
  • Qualified Retirement Planning
Our Clients Include:
  • Professionals in the Healthcare, Legal, Finance and Tech Industries
  • Business Owners and Self-Made Entrepreneurs
  • Retirees and Individuals Planning for Retirement
  • Young Professionals in the Early Stages of their Careers
  • Multigenerational Families
  • Referrals from existing clients and Industry professionals
  • Companies seeking Assistance to Offer or Enhance their Retirement Plan and Financial Wellness Programs to their Workforce

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

    Equity Solutions

    Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

    • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
    • Liquidity Events
    • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

    Learn more
    Retirement

    For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

    • Defined Contribution Consulting
    • Solutions-Oriented Plans
    • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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    Deferred Compensation

    Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

    Services include:

    • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
    • Portfolio Construction
    • Wealth Management Services
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    Executive Services

    Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

    • Equity Compensation Services
    • Equity Award Analysis
    • Specialized Solutions
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    Saving and Giving

    Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

    • College Savings
    • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
    • Charitable Giving
    Learn more
    Financial Wellness

    We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

    Learn more

Location

14805 N Outer Forty Rd
Ste 200
Chesterfield, MO 63017
US
Direct:
(636) 733-7622(636) 733-7622

Meet My Team

About Ashley M. Mahon

Ashley strives to provide a high level of personal service in all of her client engagements. Her goals are to build long-lasting and meaningful relationships with clients in order to better anticipate their needs and provide an exceptional client experience. Her attention to detail and organizational skills help her to make sure she is providing operational support to see tasks through to completion.

Ashley has been with Morgan Stanley since 2021 after serving in a similar role at Edward Jones. Prior to moving into the financial industry, Ashley was an elementary school teacher. She graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

Ashley is from Saint Louis and in her spare time she enjoys baking, running, and spending time with her husband Caleb, and son Mason.
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Portfolio Insights

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

Checking in on your retirement plan may make a lot of sense, especially when market volatility arises.

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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Investment, insurance and annuity products offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC are: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT A BANK DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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4Morgan 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.

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5Morgan 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.

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6When 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.

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8Morgan 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.

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