Scott M. Duplantis
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(512) 370-0436(512) 370-0436
Scott M Duplantis
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director
Direct:
(512) 370-0436(512) 370-0436
Toll-Free:
(800) 234-1940(800) 234-1940
My Mission Statement
-Navigate Life’s Transitions –
My Story
There’s an old saying that in life, the only constant is change. These changes might involve a career pivot, shifting family dynamics, sudden health issues, market fluctuations, or a whole host of other factors. As a financial advisor with 20 years of experience, I’m here to help you and your family navigate every transition with a financial strategy to help get you through both the expected and the unexpected changes. The big and the small. The welcome and the worrisome.
You’ve worked hard for your wealth. Preserving it is my top priority.
My clients know that, and they trust me to help them reach their goals. It’s a trust I work to earn every single day. Especially during life’s challenging moments. I do everything in my power to help you overcome the obstacles you face. My goal is to help you rest easy knowing your financial future is in good hands.
My legacy commitment
As a financial advisor for many families and as a father of two boys myself – I know how important multigenerational concerns are. It’s not just about seeing your wealth through to the next generation; but also helping your children and grandchildren develop the financial value system to sustain that wealth. I combine youth, experience, and industry savvy to help you on both fronts.
Outside of the office, my two sons and I live in Austin. In my free time, I enjoy running, taking advantage of all the live music Austin has to offer, and spending time with family. Lately, that’s meant sharing in my sons’ budding passion for baseball and football; along with weekend trips to watch the Cubs at Wrigley Field, I also coach my sons’ little league teams.
For a fresh perspective about your current investments, or to talk about your goals, please call me at (512) 370-0436.
You’ve worked hard for your wealth. Preserving it is my top priority.
My clients know that, and they trust me to help them reach their goals. It’s a trust I work to earn every single day. Especially during life’s challenging moments. I do everything in my power to help you overcome the obstacles you face. My goal is to help you rest easy knowing your financial future is in good hands.
My legacy commitment
As a financial advisor for many families and as a father of two boys myself – I know how important multigenerational concerns are. It’s not just about seeing your wealth through to the next generation; but also helping your children and grandchildren develop the financial value system to sustain that wealth. I combine youth, experience, and industry savvy to help you on both fronts.
Outside of the office, my two sons and I live in Austin. In my free time, I enjoy running, taking advantage of all the live music Austin has to offer, and spending time with family. Lately, that’s meant sharing in my sons’ budding passion for baseball and football; along with weekend trips to watch the Cubs at Wrigley Field, I also coach my sons’ little league teams.
For a fresh perspective about your current investments, or to talk about your goals, please call me at (512) 370-0436.
Services Include
- Wealth PlanningFootnote1
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote2
- Retirement PlanningFootnote3
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote4
- Planning for Education FundingFootnote5
- Trust AccountsFootnote6
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote7
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote8
- Business Succession PlanningFootnote9
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote10
- Lending Products
- AnnuitiesFootnote11
- Municipal BondsFootnote12
- Fixed IncomeFootnote13
- Life InsuranceFootnote14
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote15
Securities Agent: OH, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1347346
NMLS#: 1347346
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OUR FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS
The confidence to pursue your goals starts with a plan.
Planning is the road map for your financial future. It is the first step in our ongoing conversation to create a blueprint based on your goals, wants and needs. A comprehensive plan can help you spend more efficiently, save more strategically and borrow more effectively. It also helps me to ask the right questions and offer the best solutions.
I will present a customized, formal financial plan to you and your family. It will include specific recommendations and a range of investment options to help us achieve your goals. From there, we will agree to an ongoing communication and review schedule and proactively plan how and when we will meet again.
Planning is the road map for your financial future. It is the first step in our ongoing conversation to create a blueprint based on your goals, wants and needs. A comprehensive plan can help you spend more efficiently, save more strategically and borrow more effectively. It also helps me to ask the right questions and offer the best solutions.
I will present a customized, formal financial plan to you and your family. It will include specific recommendations and a range of investment options to help us achieve your goals. From there, we will agree to an ongoing communication and review schedule and proactively plan how and when we will meet again.
Your plan will include the following quantitative data:
- Investment accounts
- Retirement accounts (current and former)
- Cash / savings / checking accounts
- Estate (wills, powers of attorney, trusts) - Morgan 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.
- Business interests & ownership
- Philanthropic Desires - Donor Advised Fund (DAF) / Private foundation /
- Real property (including primary residence)
- Life insurance policies - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers insurance products in conjunction with its licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Your plan can include the following qualitative goals:
- Values (aligning your finances with your purpose)
- Retirement (a work optional lifestyle)
- Current & future education planning
- Inheritance / family legacy planning
- Travel
- Major purchases
- Starting new businesses / funding private investments
- Planned gifts / donations / philanthropy / tithes
- Leverage / lines of credit / creative financing
- Ongoing strategic and tactical investment allocation
- Health care / long-term care
- Risk management / premier insurance services
- Providing current and planned care for others
How I Can Help You
As your family grows and your wealth increases, you may face more subtle and profound wealth management issues. As the demands of your family grow and evolve, I am here to help you with my expanded capabilities and resources.
Family Governance & Wealth Education
The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value
Wealth Education Development Plan
Wealth and Estate Planning Strategies
The Wealth and Estate Planning Strategists look at all aspects of an individual’s estate to understand the potential income tax and estate planning attributes of the vehicles.
Tax, Trust and Estate Planning Overview
Art Resources Team (ART)
Art may play a significant role in the context of a collector's overall wealth. It is estimated that 5-10% of an ultra-high net worth individual's balance sheet is art and collectibles which approximates $3 trillion of art privately held.
Helping Create Holistic Strategies for Owning Art
Private Banking Group
Morgan Stanley Lending Solutions allow clients to finance almost any personal or business need, access a flexible line of credit and keep assets invested in the market. Lending Solutions include:
Private Banking Group BrochureGiving Back
Charitable Remainder Trusts
The objective of a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is to diversify asset holdings, potentially defer capital gains tax and benefit charity by creating a trust that provides a fixed payment stream to family members over a specified term and then distributes the remaining trust assets to charity at the end of the payment term
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Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
The objective of a donor advised fund (“DAF”) is to create an efficient charitable-giving vehicle that provides some of the benefits of a private foundation
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MS GIFT
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT) strives to engage donors across the entire spectrum of wealth, ensuring their philanthropic aspirations and objectives will be achieved
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Philanthropy Management
With the right advice, your good intentions can become your greatest legacy. Your favorite causes can become family causes. Your wealth can become a tool to change
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301 Congress Avenue
Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
US
Direct:
(512) 370-0436(512) 370-0436
Toll-Free:
(800) 234-1940(800) 234-1940
Fax:
(512) 370-0475(512) 370-0475
Meet My Team
Pamela C. Lafferty
Team Administrator
Phone:
(512) 469-3432(512) 469-3432
About Scott M. Duplantis
Securities Agent: OH, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, AL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
The Power of Partnerships
By partnering with experienced individuals across wealth disciplines, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors can align specialized resources with your custom needs and deliver strategic guidance through the familiarity and trust of existing relationships
Will Curran
Private Banker
About Will Curran
Will Curran is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Texas.
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.
Will began his career in financial services in 1987, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Market Manager at Presidio Bank. He also served as a Commercial Banking Director at Citibank.
Will is a graduate of the University of California, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He lives in New Braunfels, Texas with his family. Outside of the office, Will enjoys enjoys playing and making guitars, as well as cycling.
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.
Will began his career in financial services in 1987, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Private Banker. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Market Manager at Presidio Bank. He also served as a Commercial Banking Director at Citibank.
Will is a graduate of the University of California, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He lives in New Braunfels, Texas with his family. Outside of the office, Will enjoys enjoys playing and making guitars, as well as cycling.
NMLS#: 797351
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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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.
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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
6Morgan Stanley 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.
7Alternative 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.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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.
10The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
11Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
13Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
14Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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
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.
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
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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.
For more information, please see the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Client Relationship Summary.
2Morgan 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.
3When 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.
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 and other legal matters.
5When Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors (collectively, “Morgan Stanley”) provide “investment advice” regarding a retirement or welfare benefit plan account, an individual retirement account or a Coverdell education savings account (“Retirement Account”), Morgan Stanley is a “fiduciary” as those terms are defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as applicable. When Morgan Stanley provides investment education, takes orders on an unsolicited basis or otherwise does not provide “investment advice”, Morgan Stanley will not be considered a “fiduciary” under ERISA and/or the Code. For more information regarding Morgan Stanley’s role with respect to a Retirement Account, please visit www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/dol. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley does not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a Retirement Account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments or other transactions made with respect to a Retirement Account. Individuals should always check with their tax or legal advisor before engaging in any transaction involving 529 Plans, Education Savings Accounts and other tax-advantaged investments.
6Morgan Stanley 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.
7Alternative 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.
8Products and services are provided by third party service providers, not Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley may not receive a referral fee or have any input concerning such products or services. There may be additional service providers for comparative purposes. Please perform a thorough due diligence and make your own independent decision.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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.
10The returns on a portfolio consisting primarily of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) aware investments may be lower or higher than a portfolio that is more diversified or where decisions are based solely on investment considerations. Because ESG criteria exclude some investments, investors may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as investors that do not use such criteria. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
11Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
12Municipal bonds may not be appropriate for all investors. Income generated from an investment in a municipal bond is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Some income may be subject to state and local taxes and to the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to tax.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Consult your own tax/legal advisor before making any tax or legal-related investment decisions.
13Fixed Income investing entails credit risks and interest rate risks. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall.
14Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
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
Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S, which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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CRC 6491812 (04/2024)
