My Story and Services

Scott McLeod, CFP®, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley. A veteran of the financial services industry since 1997, Scott offers financial planning, retirement and estate planning strategies, investment advice, insurance, and access to lending services to a select group of individuals.

Scott has been a member of Morgan Stanley’s President’s Club since 2001 and is listed on the Barron’s List of Top 1000 Financial Advisors. Given his extensive education and experience working with both businesses and individuals, Scott offers clients a combination of knowledge, dedication, and service. Scott graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in Business.

Scott grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and spent seventeen years in Dallas, Texas, before moving back home in 1997 to work with his father, George McLeod. George was a Senior Vice President and a 40 year veteran in the investment business. Scott is a member of the Rotary Club of Little Rock, The Financial Planners Association, past Board Member of The Metropolitan YMCA, The Centers for Youth and Families, and CARTI. When away from the office, Scott enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his daughters, Maggie and Emily.


​​Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2009) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2007 - Sept 2008.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2010) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2008 - Sept 2009.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2012) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2010 - Sept 2011.
Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State
Source: Barron's.com (Awarded Feb 2013) Data compiled by Barron's based on time period from Sept 2011 - Sept 2012.
Securities Agent: IL, AZ, NH, VA, PA, OK, GA, FL, AL, TN, NM, MI, MD, CA, TX, CO, MS, MN, IN, DC, VI, MA, AR, WA, NC, LA, SC, OH, ID, VT, NJ, ME, KY, KS, IA, HI, DE, NY, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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AR Insurance License #: 1342357
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Working With You

Investment Management
We offer particular depth of experience in providing world-class investment services to our clients. We work closely with our clients to understand their investment goals, time horizon, risk profile and personal preferences to tailor a specific investment strategy that is customized for each client. From stock and bonds, to managed money, derivatives, hedging strategies and alternative investments, we have the experience and the access to Morgan Stanley’s renowned global resources to help our clients develop and maintain an optimal investment strategy.

Managing Income and Expense
We focus on taking a comprehensive approach to total balance sheet management, to help our clients feel confident of having sufficient resources available to handle both the planned and unplanned events in their lives. We analyze each client’s net worth and short- and long-term income and expenses to provide a range of investment and lending solutions to help them meet their needs and grow their core assets.

Leaving a Legacy
We offer clients access to highly trained and specialized professionals in the area of personal estate planning. We can work with the input from your tax and legal advisors to help you develop effective strategies for transitioning your wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes on your estate, exploring various charitable giving strategies, and providing comprehensive personal trust services.

Additional Services
Research and Account Tracking over the Internet

Cashless Option Exercise Program

Business Retirement Plans, including 401(k) Plans

Credit Management Services

Our Financial Planning Approach

Chances are, that the 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 may encompass all the elements of your financial and personal life, making sure they align with your current goals and wealth management plan.

LifeView, Income Strategies, Wealth Transfer

-A thorough discovery process that helps us understand your goals and what truly matters to you
-Interactive LifeView® planning process that provides a roadmap towards your financial goals
-Provide you with the education to help simplify complex financial issues, which may help you avoid common mistakes
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    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.

    LifeView provides progress-to-goals reporting and can also illustrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise, Roth conversions and 401k early distributions under IRS Rule 72(t).

    The questionnaire below will help you get started to talking with us about creating a personalized strategy for your long-term goals.
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    Strategy - Inteligent Withdrawals
    Building wealth is a means to an end. Taxes can eat up a significant portion of your assets upon withdrawal. This is why it's vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results

    We are backed by sophisticated technology that enables us to look across multiple accounts and products to determine the right combination of securities and positions to sell for client needs.

    The decisions your make today can help you save for years to come. Use the resources found in the link below to help get started.
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    Spending and Budgeting Tool
    One way to manage savings is by using Morgan Stanley’s Spending and Budgeting tool. These tools help 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.
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    Aladdin - INtelligent Risk Management
    There’s a chance your portfolio may be at risk, but how you manage that risk is what matters.

    Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform analyzes over 3,000 risk factors, and models what-if scenarios so you can see the potential impact of hypothetical market shocks. The Portfolio Risk Platform integrates the leading risk analytics engine into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s platform to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the end to end risk management processes for the Firm and our Clients.
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    Goals Planning System
    Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley’s own integrated planning tool. Built on the Firm’s intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is “On Track” to achieving their financial goals.
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Digital Tools

Morgan Stanley's suite of Modern Wealth Management Tools allows advisors to offer more customized and comprehensive advice than anywhere else. These tools' ease of use allows for a more in-depth view of a client's financial life to be taken, resulting in better service and more well-rounded advice.

• Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Institutional Securities Group
• Investment Management

Our strength and synergies across each of these businesses not only contributes to the economic vitality and stability of the firm, but also expands the vast resources, expertise and global insight that we can offer you.
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    Morgan Stanley & MS Mobile
    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. Enjoy features such as eAuthorizations, eDelivery and Total Wealth View.
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    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.
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    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. Log into Morgan Stanley Online or download the Morgan Stanley Mobile App to link and add external accounts.
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    Digital Vault
    Keeping important documents and financial records organized and readily available is one of 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 Vault

Cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley

Now more than ever, cybersecurity is an important part of our business at The Harper McLeod Group, as well as Morgan Stanley as a whole. We want to make sure you are comfortable with your assets being with us.

Take a look below at some of the steps we take to insure our clients' information is always safe.
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    Morgan Stanley Cybersecurity Brochure
    As the threat landscape is constantly changing, we proactively defend and monitor our systems to help anticipate issues before they arise and respond appropriately when they do.

    Our fraud prevention and cybersecurity program includes constant employee training, threat landscape monitoring, fusion resilience centers, and much more.
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    Social Media Safety For Children
    The internet can be a risky playground for kids and teens. It’s important to educate them about how to engage with others online and explain what content is ok to share.
    Watch The Video Here
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    How to Protect Your Mobile Phone
    Your phone is the gateway to some of your most sensitive accounts. What is the most important thing you can do to help secure your device?
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    Password Security
    Your passwords are the keys to your digital life. Learn how to create and store strong passwords to help safeguard your accounts and information.
    Learn More Here

Client Service Team

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    Tad Davis - Financial Advisor
    Phone:
    (479) 571-6204(479) 571-6204
    Email:Thomas.A.Davis@morganstanley.com
    Securities Agent: AZ, 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, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, CA, AK, AL, AR; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
    NMLS#: 1298003
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    Luke Brownd - Financial Advisor
    Phone:
    (501) 221-6101(501) 221-6101
    Email:Luke.Brownd@morganstanley.com
    Securities Agent: NJ, MS, GA, DC, IN, VT, OH, AL, NY, MN, MD, KS, HI, SC, NC, IA, AZ, WI, TX, TN, NM, MI, AR, LA, ID, CO, VI, KY, FL, CA, VA, MT, MO, MA, WA, NH, IL, CT, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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    Kimberly Brady - Client Service Associate
    Phone:
    (501) 221-6344(501) 221-6344
    Email:Kimberly.Brady@morganstanley.com

WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

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

    Equity Solutions

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

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

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    Retirement

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

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

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    Deferred Compensation

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

    Services include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Financial Education
    • Digital Tools
    • Financial Guidance

    Learn more

Location

2200 N Rodney Parham Rd
Ste 100
Little Rock, AR 72212
US
Direct:
(501) 221-6385(501) 221-6385
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-3326(800) 755-3326
Fax:
(501) 377-3381(501) 377-3381

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

About Grace Kennedy

Grace Kennedy is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, she collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, she will evaluate various alternatives and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Grace 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.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Grace is originally from Johns Creek, Georgia and currently resides in Johns Creek, Georgia.
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Portfolio Insights

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Equity Compensation

Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

  • Vesting events
  • Option expirations
  • Restricted stock units
  • Tax implications

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup
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A Simple Six-Step Retirement Checkup

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

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty

When it comes to investing, even the most savvy of us fall prey to bias and emotional trades. So what triggers should you watch for?

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education

Though education costs continue to climb, starting to save and invest early can make a difference.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving

There's more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here's one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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