Michelle Anderson, CFP®, CRPS®
Second Vice President, Relationship Manager, Financial Planning Specialist, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Phone:
(954) 762-3015(954) 762-3015
Scott L Anderson, CFP®, CLU®, CRPS®
Senior Vice President,
Financial Advisor,
Portfolio Management Director,
Alternative Investments Director,
Insurance Planning Director,
Corporate Retirement Director
Direct:
(954) 762-3026(954) 762-3026
Toll-Free:
(800) 327-8323(800) 327-8323
My Mission Statement
Multi-generational Solutions for Today's Wealthy Investors
Story and Services
Managing significant wealth is a considerable responsibility— especially because the stakes are high for your family and your future. Sometimes the demands of this task can make it difficult to concentrate on what matters most to you: pursuing personal and family aspirations, exploring new opportunities, and living the life you have always envisioned. And when families reach a certain level of wealth and complexity, traditional advisory services may no longer be sufficient.
We focus on helping highly successful families manage the full spectrum of their financial affairs through comprehensive multi-generational solutions and industry-leading resources from Morgan Stanley. Money management, retirement planning, estate planning strategy, insurance, taxes, business planning succession—we will bring together all of these elements into a cohesive and integrated financial plan that will help you enhance and preserve your wealth while enjoying the lifestyle it affords.
We are a relationship-based financial planning team that takes pride in providing our individual and corporate clients quality advice, effective implementation and superior service. We have a focus on building long- term relationships founded on mutual trust and respect. My team serves many of Fort Lauderdale's most sophisticated investors, and our firm is a global leader providing a comprehensive platform of wealth management services. As your Financial Advisor, I have experience with the your unique challenges, styles and strategies that distinguish you from other investors. We will work with you to help you preserve and grow your wealth, relying on the insights of seasoned investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Community Involvement:
We are extremely active in the community and very passionate about children’s charity organizations. We have focused on making a long-term impact by helping children living in poverty succeed in life. The Anderson Group supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Children’s Opportunity Group, Pace Center for Girls, and 4KIDS of South Florida
We focus on helping highly successful families manage the full spectrum of their financial affairs through comprehensive multi-generational solutions and industry-leading resources from Morgan Stanley. Money management, retirement planning, estate planning strategy, insurance, taxes, business planning succession—we will bring together all of these elements into a cohesive and integrated financial plan that will help you enhance and preserve your wealth while enjoying the lifestyle it affords.
We are a relationship-based financial planning team that takes pride in providing our individual and corporate clients quality advice, effective implementation and superior service. We have a focus on building long- term relationships founded on mutual trust and respect. My team serves many of Fort Lauderdale's most sophisticated investors, and our firm is a global leader providing a comprehensive platform of wealth management services. As your Financial Advisor, I have experience with the your unique challenges, styles and strategies that distinguish you from other investors. We will work with you to help you preserve and grow your wealth, relying on the insights of seasoned investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
Community Involvement:
We are extremely active in the community and very passionate about children’s charity organizations. We have focused on making a long-term impact by helping children living in poverty succeed in life. The Anderson Group supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Children’s Opportunity Group, Pace Center for Girls, and 4KIDS of South Florida
Services Include
- 401(k) Rollovers
- 529 PlansFootnote1
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote2
- AnnuitiesFootnote3
- Asset Management
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote4
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote5
- Financial PlanningFootnote6
- Life InsuranceFootnote7
- Long-term Care InsuranceFootnote8
- Qualified Retirement PlansFootnote9
- Retirement PlanningFootnote10
- Structured ProductsFootnote11
- SyndicateFootnote12
- Trust AccountsFootnote13
Securities Agent: NH, MI, MA, WI, NY, CA, NJ, IL, IA, GA, DE, AZ, TN, SC, OK, OH, NC, MS, FL, CO, ID, TX, KY, DC, PR, MD, CT, VA, PA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1446171
NMLS#: 1446171
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THOUGHTFUL, COMPREHENSIVE, AND GOAL-DRIVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Able to reach strategists, economists and allied professionals – throughout the world – we strive to place clients in enviable positions, to take advantage of special investment opportunities and, always, to preserve their wealth. "We only want clients to become wealthy once. That's why we diligently manage risk – and build flexible strategies that can respond to real-world conditions. And we're straightforward with clients, encouraging them to be sensible. With significant wealth, their risk is to downside. "That's our focus and strength – keeping clients out of harm's way," explains Scott Anderson.
1: Discovery
We begin working with you by having an open conversation to understand your financial situation. We ask our clients for a "wish list" of what their ideal advisor will accomplish for them- we then work to exceed it.
2: Evaluate
Once we have a firm understanding of your finances, fears, and desired outcomes, we establish a strategy based on your short, medium, and long-term objectives. Our goal is to construct a plan which encompasses every important detail of your life.
3: Communication
Communication is paramount for our team. We ensure that our clients understand all their options and how it impacts their overall financial picture. While we respond promptly to every request, our goal is to offer advice before you know you need it.
4: Ongoing Review
We believe that every relationship counts. Therefore, we work with a limited number of clients and families to ensure thoughtful advice and impeccable service. We meet regularly to make sure your plan remains current and to review your progress.
Personalized Corporate Retirement Advisory Services
With almost 25 years of industry experience, Scott L. Anderson is among a select few of less than 2% of Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley to earn the Corporate Retirement Director (CRD) title. As seasoned professionals who focus largely on the corporate retirement industry, Scott and his team know firsthand what it takes to achieve results and drive outcomes by fully leveraging valuable resources to support you and your organization's vision.
If you would like to learn more about how we can support you, please contact us.
Financial Wellness
This program empowers company employees at every stage of their career to achieve their financial goals through a strong foundation of education, advice and wealth management solutions designed to make addressing finances a source of wellness, not a source of stress.
Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Responsibility
This program empowers company employees at every stage of their career to achieve their financial goals through a strong foundation of education, advice and wealth management solutions designed to make addressing finances a source of wellness, not a source of stress.
Morgan Stanley at Work
Morgan Stanley at Work helps build financial confidence through insightful advice, thoughtful education and cutting-edge technology across a suite of workplace solutions. Morgan Stanley at Work solutions include innovative workplace offerings for companies and employees across equity compensation, financial wellness and retirement solutions.
Valuable Tools
Morgan Stanley Online
Morgan Stanley Online allows you to seamlessly and securely manage your investments and everyday finances in one place.
Total Wealth View
Seeing the full picture is difficult with only half the details. As a Morgan Stanley client, you can now easily view your accounts from other financial institutions through Morgan Stanley Online or the Morgan Stanley mobile App, giving you a more comprehensive view of your finances.
Digital Vault
Digital Vault lets you easily and securely manage and share important documents such as account statements, authorizations, tax filings and other relevant documents with your Financial Advisor.
Portfolio Risk Platform
Our Portfolio Risk Platform, backed by institutional-caliber analytics, assesses thousands of risk factors using a holdings-based approach to assess a portfolio's exposures, analyze how securities behave together across portfolios and forecast how they influence risk and return moving forward.
Global Investment Office
The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office provides you with world-class thought leadership timely market commentary, and portfolio ideas to help guide your investment decisions.
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Scott L. Anderson is currently recognized as an Alternative Investments Director by Morgan Stanley. The Alternative Investments Director designation was developed for Financial Advisors who meet the minimum criteria requirements and have significantly incorporated alternative investments into their practice. With this designation, Scott can provide clients with further guidance, insights and thought leadership about the alternative investments asset class and strategies provided by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
A Culture of Investment Excellence
At Morgan Stanley, we provide individuals and institutions access to world-class alternative investment strategies spanning private equity, real assets, private credit, hedge funds and digital assets. These strategies may deliver differentiated sources of return relative to traditional equity and fixed income investments, as well as offer potential for tax efficiency.
Alternative Investments
Our leading alternatives platform offers 200+ third-party and proprietary funds, including first look and exclusive opportunities, that may help qualified investors enhance returns, reduce volatility, manage taxes and generate income—while maintaining a goals-based approach for asset allocation.
2024 GIMA Alternative Investments Themes
Please find a link to Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Manager Analysis (GIMA) team's recently published piece on 2024 Alternative Investments Themes.
Location
350 East Las Olas Blvd
Ste 1500
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
US
Direct:
(954) 762-3026(954) 762-3026
Toll-Free:
(800) 327-8323(800) 327-8323
Fax:
(954) 762-3069(954) 762-3069
Meet My Team
Debra Colon
Senior Registered Associate
Phone:
(954) 762-3013(954) 762-3013
About Michelle Anderson
Michelle brings 28 years experience of liability management and working within a Fortune 500 environment. In combination with an M.B.A. from Syracuse and the Certified Financial Planner designation, she approaches wealth management with an insightful and powerful perspective.
Utilizing her diversified background, Michelle serves the investment planning needs of both clients and corporations. Along with Scott, she designs and implements retirement plans to help our high-net worth clients attain the retirement lifestyle they envision. Additionally, she provides retirement investment guidance to corporations and their employees in their choice of the most appropriate plans.
Michelle is extremely active in the community and is very passionate about charitable work. She is a member of WEC and the Children's Opportunity Group. The pride and joy of Michelle's life are her children, Garrett and Megan.
Utilizing her diversified background, Michelle serves the investment planning needs of both clients and corporations. Along with Scott, she designs and implements retirement plans to help our high-net worth clients attain the retirement lifestyle they envision. Additionally, she provides retirement investment guidance to corporations and their employees in their choice of the most appropriate plans.
Michelle is extremely active in the community and is very passionate about charitable work. She is a member of WEC and the Children's Opportunity Group. The pride and joy of Michelle's life are her children, Garrett and Megan.
About Debra Colon
Debra handles multifaceted duties to ensure our clients receive prompt quality service for all operational needs.
Her 30 years of experience in the financial services industry initiated with employment within Operations to being promoted to work with block traders at the World Trade Center. While living in New York, Debra also owned/operated a business on Long Island.
Debra relocated to Florida and has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for the past 15 years. Prior to joining our team she spent 4 years working in the lending field. She is a devoted mother to her daughter Courtney and her son Rob.
Her 30 years of experience in the financial services industry initiated with employment within Operations to being promoted to work with block traders at the World Trade Center. While living in New York, Debra also owned/operated a business on Long Island.
Debra relocated to Florida and has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for the past 15 years. Prior to joining our team she spent 4 years working in the lending field. She is a devoted mother to her daughter Courtney and her son Rob.
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
Leticia Teixeira, CFP®, CEPA®
Financial Planning Director, Vice President
John Fanning
Senior Private Banker
About Leticia Teixeira
Leticia Teixeira, CFP®, CEPA® is a Vice President and Financial Planning Director serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Southeast Florida. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors with their clients' and prospects' financial planning needs.
Leticia began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. Prior to her current position, she worked at multiple Financial Services firms in Florida including RBC, Itaú and UBS.
Leticia graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Psychology and obtained an MBA in Organizational Management from Carlos Albizu University. She holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor® designations.
Outside of work, Leticia enjoys practicing her photography skills, family trips and volunteering at school activities. Leticia is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and she is fluent in English and Portuguese, and conversational in Spanish. She currently lives in Broward, FL with her husband and 2 children.
Leticia began her career in financial services in 2011 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2020. Prior to her current position, she worked at multiple Financial Services firms in Florida including RBC, Itaú and UBS.
Leticia graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Psychology and obtained an MBA in Organizational Management from Carlos Albizu University. She holds her Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor® designations.
Outside of work, Leticia enjoys practicing her photography skills, family trips and volunteering at school activities. Leticia is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and she is fluent in English and Portuguese, and conversational in Spanish. She currently lives in Broward, FL with her husband and 2 children.
About John Fanning
John Fanning is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in Florida.
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.
John began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank) and Bank United. He also also served as a Finance Manager at Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services.
John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, John enjoys coaching and watching his sons excel in sports, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on all South Florida sports team.
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.
John began his career in financial services in 1992, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Commercial Banker at SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank) and Bank United. He also also served as a Finance Manager at Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services.
John is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his family. Outside of the office, John enjoys coaching and watching his sons excel in sports, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on all South Florida sports team.
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Financial Wellness
Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
- Reduce employee stress,
- Improve retention and engagement, and
- Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
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1Investors 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.
2Alternative 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.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Morgan 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
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9When 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.
10When 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.
11Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
12Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
13Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
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1Investors 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.
2Alternative 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.
3Annuities are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
4Morgan 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
5Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.
6Morgan 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.
7Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
8Insurance products are offered in conjunction with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC’s licensed insurance agency affiliates.
9When 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.
10When 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.
11Structured Investments are complex and not appropriate for all investors. An investment in structured investments involves risks. These risks can include but are not limited to: fluctuations in the price, level or yield of underlying asset(s), interest rates, currency values and credit quality, substantial loss of principal, limits on participation in appreciation of underlying asset(s), limited liquidity, credit risk, and/or conflicts of interest. Many structured investments do not pay interest or guarantee a return above principal at maturity. Investors should read the security’s offering documentation prior to making an investment decision.
12Participating in a new issue/syndicate is subject to availability. IPOs are highly speculative and may not be appropriate for all investors because they lack a stock-trading history and usually involve smaller and newer companies that tend to have limited operating histories, less-experienced management teams, and fewer products or customers. Also, the offering price of an IPO reflects a negotiated estimate as to the value of the company, which may bear little relationship to the trading price of the securities, and it is not uncommon for the closing price of the shares shortly after the IPO to be well above or below the offering price.
13Morgan 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.
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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