Dennis Sappington
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Insurance Planning Director
Phone:
(636) 733-7669(636) 733-7669
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
We strive to serve as a personal CFO for our clients who include business owners, executives, nonprofit organizations, and high net-worth individuals and their families.
About Us
At The St. Louis Group at Morgan Stanley, we seek to deliver exceptional service, unparalleled resources, and tailored advice to help our clients envision and achieve their life goals. Our most deeply held principle is that our clients' interests come first. We go beyond financial solutions to develop relationships with our clients. This approach positions us as the primary financial advisor for our clients. In order to help our clients meet their financial objectives and to build and protect wealth, we start with their unique personal goals. Through analysis, collaboration, and planning, we offer effective approaches to achieve those goals.
As a part of our defined investment process, we work with each client's accounting and legal professionals to coordinate an investment strategy best suited to specific investment goals. After gaining an understanding of the risk clients are willing to assume in pursuit of those goals, combined with a clear understanding of expectations, we implement an investment strategy. A key component of our process is to provide investment services and consultation to help families pass wealth to future generations, without the unsettling effects on children, grandchildren, and other heirs.
Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2026
We are delighted to share that Forbes' latest release of annual ranking for Missouri's Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams has recognized The St. Louis Group.
This accolade is a reflection of our commitment to you, our clients. We strive to deliver a high quality of service, personal attention, and customized solutions to help you navigate a complex financial world. Your ongoing support and belief in our team has been instrumental in reaching this milestone.
We remain dedicated to providing exceptional wealth management services. We want to thank you for your relationship and continued loyalty. Without your support, none of this would have been possible.
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams: [Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24–3/31/25.
Services Include
- Financial PlanningFootnote1
- Retirement PlanningFootnote2
- Wealth ManagementFootnote3
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote4
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote5
- Trust ServicesFootnote6
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote7
- Business PlanningFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote10
- 401(k) Rollovers
- AnnuitiesFootnote11
- Life InsuranceFootnote12
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote13
- 529 PlansFootnote14
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote15
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INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU
Goals you set today will evolve over time. Our process is designed to evolve with them - and with the changing circumstances of your life. Holistic in its approach, our planning process will encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current and future goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
Leveraging a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, as well as decades of industry experience, our team can help you take charge of your financial future and achieve your goals.
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interests first. That’s why a CFP® professional can help increase consumers’ confidence today, while working to provide them with a more secure tomorrow.
Brian, Steven, Gregory, and Ana hold this designation.
Brian, Steven, Gregory, and Ana hold this designation.
LifeView Intelligent Planning
LifeView is a suite of planning tools that includes goal-specific analysis that we can use with our clients to create a realistic, holistic strategy that integrates the various aspects of an individual’s financial life, including investments and cash management needs.
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Spending and Budgeting Tool
One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. This tool helps advisors monitor client cash flows across both internal and external accounts. It also tracks spending patterns and produces an income and expense analysis to help clients achieve their goals by adjusting their spending behavior when necessary.
Click Here to Learn MoreOur Suite of Services
As your wealth grows, so does its complexities and the resources needed to manage it effectively. We leverage our experience and relationships to deliver innovative strategies that are tailored to your needs. We look forward to speaking with you to understand your challenges, so we may map out a strategy to achieve your particular priorities and goals.
Financial Planning
Every relationship begins with an understanding of your specific story: your goals, past experiences, values and risk tolerance. We help you better understand your current situation and create a powerful vision of your financial future.
Wealth Management
Wealth management brings all the dimensions of your life together. We listen carefully to understand the connections across your personal life, your family, your career and your legacy goals to develop a comprehensive strategy that is uniquely yours.
Retirement Planning
One of our key areas of focus is helping you prepare for and thrive in retirement. From IRAs to RMDs, we manage the complexities of your comprehensive retirement plan assets, helping you easily transition to the next phase of your life with security and confidence.
Professional Portfolio Management
Managing an investment portfolio should be a consultative, disciplined process that balances your attitudes about investing with careful analysis of the financial markets. Working together, we create a customized strategy that applies long-held investment principles to help your assets appreciate appropriately or generate cash-flow or income as you require.
Cash Management Services
Creating adequate cash flow and securing liquidity are the day-to-day aspects of implementing a financial strategy. We help you meet your personal cash management and borrowing needs, while thinking strategically about how specific approaches may affect current and long-term costs and taxes.
Estate Planning & Philanthropic Strategies
Delivering an estate to the next generation or favorite charity requires more attention than families often realize. We coordinate with your estate and tax professionals to align your legacy goals with the appropriate asset titling and beneficiary designation requirements, incorporating best practices to help enhance results.
Learn MoreDigital Tools
Our goal is simple: “To be the firm where the most talented advisors in the industry leverage cutting-edge technology and deliver customized wealth management solutions to their clients and their families to enable them to achieve their life goals.” The Firm strives to ensure it serves clients on market-leading technology platforms that are resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast and flexible.
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online digital capabilities and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App provide clients with access to their account information, enriched reporting tools, several cash management solutions and robust market research. The Morgan Stanley Mobile App provides clients with access to their accounts in just a few taps.
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LifeView
We use LifeView to create financial plans and goals analysis to help our clients achieve their objectives. LifeView allows us to better understand and analyze your needs. It also aids our clients in understanding how much of an impact that the sequence or timing of their investment returns can have on the ability to achieve their goals. LifeView can analyze clients' current investments and financial situation. Specially, LifeView is used to review your major life goals including retirement, making major purchases, saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s education, and funding major events.
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eSign
eSign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures from clients on paperwork.
There is no registration process for you to begin using eSign — all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
The eSign Portal allows branch personnel to create and send forms to clients for their electronic signature, track the status of packages that have been sent, and take action on forms that clients have signed electronically and returned.
Learn MoreThere is no registration process for you to begin using eSign — all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
The eSign Portal allows branch personnel to create and send forms to clients for their electronic signature, track the status of packages that have been sent, and take action on forms that clients have signed electronically and returned.
eAuthorization
eAuthorization allows clients to electronically authorize domestic and international, one-time/recurring transactions through Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
- Fast: Clients can quickly authorize any transaction with one click.
- Convenient: Clients manage their authorizations from anywhere using Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile.
- Secure: By using a secure login, eAuthorizations are safely made through online and the mobile application.
- Simple: The branch receives the client’s request, inputs the transaction, the client approves the request, and the transaction is executed.
- Fast: Clients can quickly authorize any transaction with one click.
- Convenient: Clients manage their authorizations from anywhere using Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile.
- Secure: By using a secure login, eAuthorizations are safely made through online and the mobile application.
- Simple: The branch receives the client’s request, inputs the transaction, the client approves the request, and the transaction is executed.
eDelivery
eDelivery provides you with the ability to view statements and other Firm documents electronically in lieu of paper. Clients who are registered in Morgan Stanley Online may enroll in eDelivery.
Currently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
eDeliveryCurrently, documents available through eDelivery include statements, trade confirmations and prospectuses, general correspondence, selected Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax documents, syndicate offerings, shareholder communications, and portfolio reports.
Data Security
Our highest priority is keeping your information protected. Morgan Stanley dedicates significant resources to protecting your assets and personal information.
-Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data.
- Continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraud.
- Routine testing of our systems and security protocols.
- Independent review by outside security firms.
Data Security-Strong encryption protocols designed to protect your data.
- Continuous monitoring to help detect and prevent fraud.
- Routine testing of our systems and security protocols.
- Independent review by outside security firms.
Total Wealth View
The ability to view all of your assets together provides the opportunity to advise on your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
Total Wealth View
Digital Vault
Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one the best gifts you can give those you love. In the event of catastrophe or serious illness, disability or death, your Family Records Organizer can immediately provide vital, timely information to both your family and professional advisors. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you and your clients to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
Digital VaultLocation
14805 N Outer Forty Rd
Ste 200
Chesterfield, MO 63017
US
Direct:
(636) 733-7668(636) 733-7668
Meet The St. Louis Group
Brian Watkins, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Insurance Planning Director
Phone:
(636) 733-7668(636) 733-7668
Nicholas Coyne
Financial Advisor
Phone:
(636) 733-7665(636) 733-7665
Gregory Gilsinn, CFP®
Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(636) 733-7649(636) 733-7649
Ana Sigler, CFP®, CRPC®
Associate Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Insurance Planning Director
Phone:
(314) 889-9825(314) 889-9825
Sally Ruffalo
Senior Client Service Associate
Phone:
(636) 733-7664(636) 733-7664
Jackie Etling
Portfolio Associate
Phone:
(636) 733-7663(636) 733-7663
Ashley Mahon
Client Service Associate
Phone:
(636) 733-7646(636) 733-7646
About Dennis Sappington
Dennis Sappington has over 32 years of wealth management experience and is the senior member of The St. Louis Group. During his career, Dennis has successfully advised high net worth clients and managed businesses. He is a multiple year Five Star Wealth Manager award winner.
Dennis began his career in 1993 at Dean Witter, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, as a Financial Advisor where he achieved Rookie Broker of the Year. He subsequently earned the National Sales Director Award and received President’s Club honors for several years. Dennis advanced to become a branch manager after only three years in the industry. He later worked at UBS and Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo, where he received leadership awards. Dennis led the team back to Morgan Stanley in 2014. He is a member of Morgan Stanley’s Century Club, which recognizes the firm’s top financial advisors.
In addition to his wealth management experience, Dennis has owned, operated and sold thriving businesses. He draws upon his diverse knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to build the successful business model that our team and clients enjoy today.
Dennis has earned his Series 3, 7, 8, 31, 63, and 65 licenses and is registered in 34 states.
Dennis and his wife, Karin, have two children, Kristen and Erik, and three grandchildren, Caleb, Eloise and Elijah. He enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends at “The Lake” and their Iowa Farm. He is an avid boater, holding a United States Coast Guard approved 100 Ton Master Captain’s license, and is a licensed pilot.
2012, 2014, 2017 - 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012, 2014, 2017 - 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Dennis began his career in 1993 at Dean Witter, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, as a Financial Advisor where he achieved Rookie Broker of the Year. He subsequently earned the National Sales Director Award and received President’s Club honors for several years. Dennis advanced to become a branch manager after only three years in the industry. He later worked at UBS and Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo, where he received leadership awards. Dennis led the team back to Morgan Stanley in 2014. He is a member of Morgan Stanley’s Century Club, which recognizes the firm’s top financial advisors.
In addition to his wealth management experience, Dennis has owned, operated and sold thriving businesses. He draws upon his diverse knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to build the successful business model that our team and clients enjoy today.
Dennis has earned his Series 3, 7, 8, 31, 63, and 65 licenses and is registered in 34 states.
Dennis and his wife, Karin, have two children, Kristen and Erik, and three grandchildren, Caleb, Eloise and Elijah. He enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends at “The Lake” and their Iowa Farm. He is an avid boater, holding a United States Coast Guard approved 100 Ton Master Captain’s license, and is a licensed pilot.
2012, 2014, 2017 - 2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012, 2014, 2017 - 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: OH, CA, UT, MN, MI, MA, CO, OR, NV, NJ, IN, AR, ME, KY, KS, AL, WA, NC, GA, MT, FL, MS, TX, SC, IL, IA, AZ, OK, VT, NY, NE, MO, WI, VA, TN, PA, CT; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 826779
CA Insurance License #: 0C33216
AR Insurance License #: 914297
NMLS#: 826779
CA Insurance License #: 0C33216
AR Insurance License #: 914297
About Brian Watkins
Brian is the lead advisor of the St. Louis Group, a Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Team in 2024 and 2025. Brian, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM), is a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Management Director. He has 24 years of wealth management experience. Brian is a member of Morgan Stanley’s Century Club, which recognizes the firm’s top financial advisors, and is a multiple year Five Star Wealth Manager award winner.
Brian began his career in finance at Morgan Stanley in 2001. He had previously worked at Lindenwood University from 1992-1999, where he directed the Leadership Center. In 1999, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance National Office hired Brian as Associate Director of Program Services to consult universities around the country. From 2005 – 2014, Brian worked with his team at Wells Fargo Advisors, where he was recognized as a Premier Advisor.
Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Truman State University in 1991. In 1996, he received a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University. He holds Series 7, 31, and 66 registrations.
For 10 years, Brian served on the executive board, most recently as President, at BCI, Inc. From 1996-2007, Brian was Director of the Mike Bush Baseball Camp for the Hearing Impaired. Brian also served as President of Messiah Lutheran Church and School. Brian was selected to serve as Associate Dean for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s National Management Conferences in 1998 and 2000. St. Charles Business Magazine recognized Brian in the 2005 Class of Forty Professionals Under Forty. * He was honored as Rotarian of the Year for the St. Charles Sunrise Rotary Club in 2005. Brian is currently a Founders’ Club and board member with Hearts & Hope, a non-profit organization that provides schooling to underprivileged and orphans in Uganda, Africa.
He and his wife, Shannon, have two children, Ellie and Drew. Brian enjoys family time, traveling, golf, exercise and music.
*Source: St. Charles Business Magazine, “40 Under 40”, 2005. The award is based upon a recipient’s application and not upon any qualitative and quantitative criteria relating specifically to one’s position as a Financial Advisor. As such the award is not representative of any client’s experience nor is it indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. A panel of judges reviews the applications which include, among other things, community service, professional goals and leadership. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney nor any of their Financial Advisors pay a fee to the St. Charles Business Magazine in exchange for the rating.
Disclosure:
2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Brian began his career in finance at Morgan Stanley in 2001. He had previously worked at Lindenwood University from 1992-1999, where he directed the Leadership Center. In 1999, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance National Office hired Brian as Associate Director of Program Services to consult universities around the country. From 2005 – 2014, Brian worked with his team at Wells Fargo Advisors, where he was recognized as a Premier Advisor.
Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Truman State University in 1991. In 1996, he received a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University. He holds Series 7, 31, and 66 registrations.
For 10 years, Brian served on the executive board, most recently as President, at BCI, Inc. From 1996-2007, Brian was Director of the Mike Bush Baseball Camp for the Hearing Impaired. Brian also served as President of Messiah Lutheran Church and School. Brian was selected to serve as Associate Dean for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s National Management Conferences in 1998 and 2000. St. Charles Business Magazine recognized Brian in the 2005 Class of Forty Professionals Under Forty. * He was honored as Rotarian of the Year for the St. Charles Sunrise Rotary Club in 2005. Brian is currently a Founders’ Club and board member with Hearts & Hope, a non-profit organization that provides schooling to underprivileged and orphans in Uganda, Africa.
He and his wife, Shannon, have two children, Ellie and Drew. Brian enjoys family time, traveling, golf, exercise and music.
*Source: St. Charles Business Magazine, “40 Under 40”, 2005. The award is based upon a recipient’s application and not upon any qualitative and quantitative criteria relating specifically to one’s position as a Financial Advisor. As such the award is not representative of any client’s experience nor is it indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. A panel of judges reviews the applications which include, among other things, community service, professional goals and leadership. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney nor any of their Financial Advisors pay a fee to the St. Charles Business Magazine in exchange for the rating.
Disclosure:
2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: MS, AR, OR, OH, ME, VA, OK, IN, GA, CO, SC, NV, NE, FL, LA, TX, NY, KY, CT, UT, NJ, MN, AL, WI, PA, MO, MI, KS, IL, MT, MA, NC, IA, WA, VT, TN, CA, AZ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1294008
CA Insurance License #: 0F47442
AR Insurance License #: 6811658
NMLS#: 1294008
CA Insurance License #: 0F47442
AR Insurance License #: 6811658
About Nicholas Coyne
Nick is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley with over nine years of experience. Nick joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 as a Wealth Advisor Associate. He transitioned in 2018 to the role of Financial Advisor Associate and is now a Financial Advisor. Nick focuses on working with clients to create long-term, personalized financial plans to help clients achieve their goals. He is a Five Star Wealth Manager award winner.
Nick spearheads the Group’s client financial planning efforts. He also assists the Group with its technology, digital enhancement, and marketing efforts.
He graduated from Missouri State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning. He has earned his Series 7, and Series 66 registrations. Nick was born and raised in Southwest Illinois, and currently resides in Columbia, Illinois with his wife Kelcie and daughter Katherine. He enjoys being a new Dad, traveling, boating, spending time with family and friends, and playing sports. Nick is an avid runner and ran his first half-marathon in 2022.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Nick spearheads the Group’s client financial planning efforts. He also assists the Group with its technology, digital enhancement, and marketing efforts.
He graduated from Missouri State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning. He has earned his Series 7, and Series 66 registrations. Nick was born and raised in Southwest Illinois, and currently resides in Columbia, Illinois with his wife Kelcie and daughter Katherine. He enjoys being a new Dad, traveling, boating, spending time with family and friends, and playing sports. Nick is an avid runner and ran his first half-marathon in 2022.
2023, 2024 & 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: KS, IL, OR, VT, VA, MS, KY, NY, MT, GA, NC, MI, SC, MO, IA, FL, NJ, ME, IN, CO, AZ, TX, PA, NV, MA, CT, CA, AL, OK, WI, OH, NE, AR, WA, UT, MN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1813218
AR Insurance License #: 18769454
NMLS#: 1813218
AR Insurance License #: 18769454
About Gregory Gilsinn
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) professional, Financial Advisor, and member of the Morgan Stanley family since 2005, Greg provides a wide range of financial planning services to his clients, ranging from retirement forecasting to estate planning strategies. He enjoys working with families and business owners alike, guiding them as they plan for the various phases of their financial lives. In addition to financial planning, he assists in portfolio management construction, analysis and monitoring. Greg is a designated Portfolio Manager with Morgan Stanley.
Throughout his career, Greg has been committed to professional development. This enables him to remain on the forefront of the latest and most effective wealth management strategies and to continually strive to create a better client experience. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.S. degree in Financial Planning, Greg earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. He has furthered his professional experience by earning his Series 7, 31, 63 and 66 securities licenses, and is a Life, Health and Variable Annuity licensee.
Greg and his wife, Jackie, and their two daughters, Evie and Josie, are active members of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Sappington, Missouri. Favorite activities outside of work include playing soccer, golf, coaching sports teams and spending quality time with family.
2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2024) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Throughout his career, Greg has been committed to professional development. This enables him to remain on the forefront of the latest and most effective wealth management strategies and to continually strive to create a better client experience. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.S. degree in Financial Planning, Greg earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. He has furthered his professional experience by earning his Series 7, 31, 63 and 66 securities licenses, and is a Life, Health and Variable Annuity licensee.
Greg and his wife, Jackie, and their two daughters, Evie and Josie, are active members of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Sappington, Missouri. Favorite activities outside of work include playing soccer, golf, coaching sports teams and spending quality time with family.
2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2024) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.
Securities Agent: GA, OH, KY, NC, MN, AL, OK, MO, IN, FL, AZ, NY, CT, WV, UT, ME, IA, CO, WI, TX, SC, MA, CA, VT, PA, MT, OR, NV, NE, KS, NJ, IL, AR, WA, VA, MS, MI; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1398736
CA Insurance License #: 0M41106
AR Insurance License #: 9146454
NMLS#: 1398736
CA Insurance License #: 0M41106
AR Insurance License #: 9146454
About Ana Sigler
Ana Sigler, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, is a Financial Advisor within the St. Louis Group at Morgan Stanley. She focuses on helping clients identify, plan, and fulfill their long-term financial goals. Because different solutions are required in varying circumstances, she facilitates the navigation of thousands of investment choices, financial strategies, and the ever-changing economy.
Ana has over 7 years of wealth management experience. She started her business at Edward Jones where she consistently earned top awards and was a key leader of her area. She moved her practice to Morgan Stanley at the end of 2022. Prior to her professional career, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Truman State University. Ana’s dedication to professional development has been apparent throughout her career. She completed the Securities Industry Essentials Exam in 2017, along with the Series 7 and 66. In 2020, she earned her Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) certification. In 2021, she earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. In 2025, she became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™. The CFP ® designation is a highly regarded certification in the industry. It is a rigorous program that demonstrates a planner’s expertise, commitment to ethics and willingness to be subject to another level of standards. Ana is devoted to always being up to date on the most effective strategies in order to deliver the superior service our clients deserve.
Originally born and raised in Peru, Ana immigrated to the United States at age 9 and has called St. Louis her home for over two decades. As a native Spanish speaker, she provides a further personalized experience to many of her clients, as well as a unique perspective and culture to our practice. Providing an ideal client experience has always been one of her main priorities. “There's never been a dull day in this job” she notes. “Hearing client stories and experiences motivates and inspires me every day.” Ana works tirelessly to ensure clients have peace of mind in their plan. While she and the St. Louis Group at Morgan Stanley manage risk and assist in investment decisions, her clients can feel confident and enjoy their pre and post-retirement years knowing they’re in good hands.
As part of her community, Ana has a strong passion for advocacy of other female entrepreneurs as well as furthering the success of small business owners. She is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and volunteers her time at the International Institute of St. Louis. However, her most gratifying but sometimes challenging role is that of being a mother to loving, yet highly energetic golden retrievers named Archer & Skye. Outside of work, Ana enjoys reformer Pilates, boxing and traveling with her husband, Evan, as well as spending time with friends and family.
Ana has over 7 years of wealth management experience. She started her business at Edward Jones where she consistently earned top awards and was a key leader of her area. She moved her practice to Morgan Stanley at the end of 2022. Prior to her professional career, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Truman State University. Ana’s dedication to professional development has been apparent throughout her career. She completed the Securities Industry Essentials Exam in 2017, along with the Series 7 and 66. In 2020, she earned her Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) certification. In 2021, she earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. In 2025, she became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™. The CFP ® designation is a highly regarded certification in the industry. It is a rigorous program that demonstrates a planner’s expertise, commitment to ethics and willingness to be subject to another level of standards. Ana is devoted to always being up to date on the most effective strategies in order to deliver the superior service our clients deserve.
Originally born and raised in Peru, Ana immigrated to the United States at age 9 and has called St. Louis her home for over two decades. As a native Spanish speaker, she provides a further personalized experience to many of her clients, as well as a unique perspective and culture to our practice. Providing an ideal client experience has always been one of her main priorities. “There's never been a dull day in this job” she notes. “Hearing client stories and experiences motivates and inspires me every day.” Ana works tirelessly to ensure clients have peace of mind in their plan. While she and the St. Louis Group at Morgan Stanley manage risk and assist in investment decisions, her clients can feel confident and enjoy their pre and post-retirement years knowing they’re in good hands.
As part of her community, Ana has a strong passion for advocacy of other female entrepreneurs as well as furthering the success of small business owners. She is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and volunteers her time at the International Institute of St. Louis. However, her most gratifying but sometimes challenging role is that of being a mother to loving, yet highly energetic golden retrievers named Archer & Skye. Outside of work, Ana enjoys reformer Pilates, boxing and traveling with her husband, Evan, as well as spending time with friends and family.
Securities Agent: PR, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2468316
NMLS#: 2468316
About Sally Ruffalo
Sally Ruffalo has over 40 years of experience supporting wealth advisory activities. She has worked closely with Dennis Sappington nearly her entire career.
Sally started her career in the investment industry in 1985 at EF Hutton in Sioux City, Iowa in the operations department. She then worked at Dean Witter, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, from 1988 to 1997. From 1997 to 2002, she was the Branch Manager Assistant for Dennis Sappington with Prudential and UBS. She later worked at Wachovia Securities, now Wells Fargo Advisors, and in 2014 she returned to Morgan Stanley as a Senior Client Associate.
Sally received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Executive Secretarial Practices from Western Iowa Tech Community College. In 2013, she received a Service Distinction Award from Wells Fargo Advisors.
Sally and her husband, Rick, have a Shih Tzu puppy. They enjoy spending time with family, gardening, and watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball.
Sally started her career in the investment industry in 1985 at EF Hutton in Sioux City, Iowa in the operations department. She then worked at Dean Witter, a Morgan Stanley predecessor firm, from 1988 to 1997. From 1997 to 2002, she was the Branch Manager Assistant for Dennis Sappington with Prudential and UBS. She later worked at Wachovia Securities, now Wells Fargo Advisors, and in 2014 she returned to Morgan Stanley as a Senior Client Associate.
Sally received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Executive Secretarial Practices from Western Iowa Tech Community College. In 2013, she received a Service Distinction Award from Wells Fargo Advisors.
Sally and her husband, Rick, have a Shih Tzu puppy. They enjoy spending time with family, gardening, and watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball.
About Jackie Etling
Jackie started in the financial industry in 1994 with Wedgewood Partners. She continued her work in the financial industry with Millennium Financial Group, UBS, and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter before moving to Wachovia Securities, which is now Wells Fargo Advisors, in 2005. In 2014, she returned to Morgan Stanley and is now a Portfolio Associate. Jackie holds series 7, 63, and 65 registrations.
Jackie graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting. Now an empty nester, she currently resides in Dardenne Prairie, MO with her husband Rick, and two dogs. They have two adult children, Tyler and Kelsey. They enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family. Jackie also volunteers at Duo Dogs, a group that breeds, raises and trains Labrador Retrievers to work as service animals.
Jackie graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting. Now an empty nester, she currently resides in Dardenne Prairie, MO with her husband Rick, and two dogs. They have two adult children, Tyler and Kelsey. They enjoy the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family. Jackie also volunteers at Duo Dogs, a group that breeds, raises and trains Labrador Retrievers to work as service animals.
About Ashley Mahon
Ashley, a Client Service Associate, has been with Morgan Stanley since 2021 after spending some time 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 enjoys baking, running, and spending time with her husband, Caleb, and son, Mason.
Ashley is from Saint Louis and enjoys baking, running, and spending time with her husband, Caleb, and son, Mason.
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About Greg Cole
Greg Cole is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Missouri.
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.
Greg began his career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Banking Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. Greg has also served as an Area Manager with JP Morgan Chase and was a Senior Mortgage Consultant in the Smith Barney division at CitiMortgage.
Greg is a graduate of Rockhurst University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his family currently reside in O’Fallon, Missouri. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his 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.
Greg began his career in financial services in 1999 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2011. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Regional Banking Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. Greg has also served as an Area Manager with JP Morgan Chase and was a Senior Mortgage Consultant in the Smith Barney division at CitiMortgage.
Greg is a graduate of Rockhurst University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He and his family currently reside in O’Fallon, Missouri. Outside of the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
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About Sarah Ott
Sarah Ott, CFP®, CPWA® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in the Midwest Market. She is responsible for advanced planning consultations and coaching.
Sarah began her career in Financial Services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to her current position, she was a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Planning Operations at Thrivent Financial.
Sarah graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designations. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling with her family, trying new restaurants, and attending concerts and sporting events
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Sarah began her career in Financial Services in 2014 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2022. Prior to her current position, she was a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Planning Operations at Thrivent Financial.
Sarah graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designations. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling with her family, trying new restaurants, and attending concerts and sporting events
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You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
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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.
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About Will Galvin
Will Galvin 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 the 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. Will 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 James Madison University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Will is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
He earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Will is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
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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
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
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.
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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.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Alternative 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
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 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.
11Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
14Investors 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.
15Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is a registered Broker/Dealer, Member SIPC, and not a bank. Where appropriate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC has entered into arrangements with banks and other third parties to assist in offering certain banking related products and services.
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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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.
2When 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.
3Morgan 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.
4Morgan 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.
5Alternative 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.
6Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
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 and other legal matters.
7Morgan 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.
8Morgan 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.
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 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.
11Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
13Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
14Investors should consider many factors before deciding which 529 plan is appropriate. Some of these factors include: the Plan's investment options and the historical investment performance of these options, the Plan's flexibility and features, the reputation and expertise of the Plan's investment manager, Plan contribution limits and the federal and state tax benefits associated with an investment in the Plan. Some states, for example, offer favorable tax treatment and other benefits to their residents only if they invest in the state's own Qualified Tuition Program. Investors should determine their home state's tax treatment of 529 plans when considering whether to choose an in-state or out-of-state plan. Investors should consult with their tax or legal advisor before investing in any 529 Plan or contact their state tax division for more information. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not provide tax and/or legal advice. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risk factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences.
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