Rowan M Beach, CIMA®
Executive Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant
Phone:
(415) 482-2777(415) 482-2777
Rowan M Beach, CIMA®
Executive Director, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Senior Investment Management Consultant
Direct:
(415) 482-2777(415) 482-2777
Toll-Free:
(800) 777-3489(800) 777-3489
My Mission Statement
Working with you to help preserve and grow wealth for your long-term goals
Welcome
One of the biggest and most pressing questions you face is: Am I ready for retirement?
As your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, I am here to help you answer that question in a way that makes sense for you and what matters to you most. Whether you are planning to retire in 10 years or 10 months – or, are already in retirement – I will work with you to explore options for building or maintaining your savings so you can enjoy the lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
By developing a detailed understanding of your values, concerns and aspirations, I will gain a clear picture of where you are – what you own, how much you need for the retirement you envision and how much investment risk you are comfortable assuming. Together, we will develop and implement a customized retirement strategy that helps you feel confident about your financial future. If your circumstances, needs or priorities change, we will work together as you navigate your path to and through retirement.
You’ve worked hard to build wealth in pursuit of a meaningful life for yourself and your family. Recognizing the substantial effort involved in your achievements, I am dedicated to working just as hard on your behalf, committing my experience, skills and resources to helping you – and your family – achieve your most meaningful goals.
As your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, I am here to help you answer that question in a way that makes sense for you and what matters to you most. Whether you are planning to retire in 10 years or 10 months – or, are already in retirement – I will work with you to explore options for building or maintaining your savings so you can enjoy the lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
By developing a detailed understanding of your values, concerns and aspirations, I will gain a clear picture of where you are – what you own, how much you need for the retirement you envision and how much investment risk you are comfortable assuming. Together, we will develop and implement a customized retirement strategy that helps you feel confident about your financial future. If your circumstances, needs or priorities change, we will work together as you navigate your path to and through retirement.
You’ve worked hard to build wealth in pursuit of a meaningful life for yourself and your family. Recognizing the substantial effort involved in your achievements, I am dedicated to working just as hard on your behalf, committing my experience, skills and resources to helping you – and your family – achieve your most meaningful goals.
Securities Agent: VA, VT, MD, MA, GA, CO, CA, PA, NV, NJ, HI, TN, NY, MS, NC, MN, IN, MI, ID, FL, WA, TX, OR, IL, AZ, AK, MT, MO, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1339313
CA Insurance License #: 0A46227
NMLS#: 1339313
CA Insurance License #: 0A46227
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Education and Experience
Rowan is dedicated to discovering what is meaningful in his client’s lives and then developing strategies to help them achieve their most important goals. Working mainly with retirees and their families, and those who are planning for retirement, Rowan views retirement planning as a critical component of every client’s financial security. He helps his clients articulate a clear vision of the future and create a customized roadmap for reaching their objectives. Rowan considers it a great honor that his clients trust him with their hard-earned wealth, and he takes his responsibility as an advisor very much to heart.
Having spent nearly 30 years with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, Rowan is positioned to assist his clients in accessing and leveraging the global insights, specialized research and comprehensive suite of services and solutions available at Morgan Stanley . As a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), he integrates a complex body of investment knowledge and contributes to prudent investment decision-making by providing objective advice and sound guidance. Above all, Rowan’s commitment to providing first-class, personalized service is a cornerstone of his success, and he enjoys helping clients meet challenges and celebrate milestones.
Rowan earned his CIMA® certification through the Investment Management Consultants Association® Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Happily married for more than 30 years, Rowan lives in Marin County with his wife, Mary. They have three children, and feel extremely fortunate to have a close-knit family. In his spare time, Rowan enjoys boating around the San Francisco Bay Area and spending quality time with his family. As a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, he has also held a lifelong interest in studying gems and crystals as a hobby.
Having spent nearly 30 years with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, Rowan is positioned to assist his clients in accessing and leveraging the global insights, specialized research and comprehensive suite of services and solutions available at Morgan Stanley . As a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), he integrates a complex body of investment knowledge and contributes to prudent investment decision-making by providing objective advice and sound guidance. Above all, Rowan’s commitment to providing first-class, personalized service is a cornerstone of his success, and he enjoys helping clients meet challenges and celebrate milestones.
Rowan earned his CIMA® certification through the Investment Management Consultants Association® Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Happily married for more than 30 years, Rowan lives in Marin County with his wife, Mary. They have three children, and feel extremely fortunate to have a close-knit family. In his spare time, Rowan enjoys boating around the San Francisco Bay Area and spending quality time with his family. As a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, he has also held a lifelong interest in studying gems and crystals as a hobby.
Education
F.G.A. - Sir John Cass College, London, England
C.I.M.A., Through I.M.C.A - The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
C.I.M.A., Through I.M.C.A - The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Associations
Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Investments and Wealth Institute
Investments and Wealth Institute
Resources 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 2025 and 2026 federal tax tables.
2026 Retirement Contribution Limits
Planning for retirement is vital, understanding the limits for your retirement contributions empowers you to best prepare for retirement.
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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
Uncover 6 Ways to Reduce Your Tax Bill
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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Tax Tables
Please view the following attachment to find the 2025 federal tax tables.
2025 Tax Tables2026 Tax Tables
Please view the following attachment to find the 2026 federal tax tables.
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Stephanie M. Smith
Wealth Management Associate
Phone:
(415) 482-2778(415) 482-2778
About Rowan M Beach
With over 35 years at Morgan Stanley, Rowan considers it an honor that his clients trust him with their hard-earned wealth, and he takes this responsibility as an advisor very much to heart. As a Certified Investment Management
Analyst® (CIMA®), he integrates a complex body of investment knowledge and contributes to prudent investment decision-making by providing objective
advice and sound guidance.
Rowan has lived in Marin County for over 40 years with his wife, Mary, where they raised three children. In his spare time, Rowan enjoys boating, hiking and studying gems and crystals.
Analyst® (CIMA®), he integrates a complex body of investment knowledge and contributes to prudent investment decision-making by providing objective
advice and sound guidance.
Rowan has lived in Marin County for over 40 years with his wife, Mary, where they raised three children. In his spare time, Rowan enjoys boating, hiking and studying gems and crystals.
Securities Agent: VA, VT, MD, MA, GA, CO, CA, PA, NV, NJ, HI, TN, NY, MS, NC, MN, IN, MI, ID, FL, WA, TX, OR, IL, AZ, AK, MT, MO, CT; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
CA Insurance License #: 0A46227
CA Insurance License #: 0A46227
About Stephanie M. Smith
For over 20 years, Stephanie has been building strong relationships by taking the time to get to know every client as an individual with unique needs, desires, hopes and dreams, not to mention interests, children and grandchildren. With her warm demeanor and ability to communicate complex ideas in simple language, she plays a crucial role in connecting with and educating clients to help them feel more confident about their financial future. Stephanie also delivers a high level of service and impeccable attention to detail.
Stephanie began working with Rowan in 2007 and, as a Wealth Management Associate, she handles all of the day-to-day operations and serves as the primary point of contact for client questions and concerns.
Stephanie holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. She earned her B.A. from University of South Alabama with a dual degree in German and International Business.
Raised in Mobile, AL, Stephanie moved to and fell in love with the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007. Stephanie lives in Marin County with her husband and sons. She speaks fluent German and, when she's not helping clients, she most enjoys spending time with her family and mountain biking the trails of Marin.
Stephanie began working with Rowan in 2007 and, as a Wealth Management Associate, she handles all of the day-to-day operations and serves as the primary point of contact for client questions and concerns.
Stephanie holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. She earned her B.A. from University of South Alabama with a dual degree in German and International Business.
Raised in Mobile, AL, Stephanie moved to and fell in love with the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007. Stephanie lives in Marin County with her husband and sons. She speaks fluent German and, when she's not helping clients, she most enjoys spending time with her family and mountain biking the trails of Marin.
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1When 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.
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. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3Morgan 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.
4Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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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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.
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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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a business of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
3Morgan 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.
4Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan’s investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan’s flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan’s investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state’s own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state’s tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
5Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
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.
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 Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
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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