Scott McLeod, CFP®
Executive Director,
Wealth Advisor
Direct:
(501) 221-6385(501) 221-6385
Toll-Free:
(800) 755-3326(800) 755-3326
My Mission Statement
Experience, intellectual capital and dedicated personal service to help you meet your life goals
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.
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
NMLS#: 1443745
AR Insurance License #: 1342357
NMLS#: 1443745
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
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
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
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.
View The Questionnaire HereLifeView 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.
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.
View More HereWe 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.
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.
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.
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.
Start Planning TodayDigital 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.
• 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.
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.
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 VaultCybersecurity 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.
Take a look below at some of the steps we take to insure our clients' information is always safe.
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.
View HereOur fraud prevention and cybersecurity program includes constant employee training, threat landscape monitoring, fusion resilience centers, and much more.
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
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 HereClient Service Team
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
NMLS#: 1298003
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
Kimberly Brady - Client Service Associate
Phone:
(501) 221-6344(501) 221-6344
Email:Kimberly.Brady@morganstanley.com
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
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
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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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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
Iran Conflict: Seven Takeaways for Investors
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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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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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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
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.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact Scott McLeod today.
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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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Check the background of our Firm and Investment Professionals on FINRA's BrokerCheck*.
The information, products and services described here are intended only for individuals residing in states where this Financial Advisor is properly registered as described in this site.
Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers/mswm-email.html. Any profiles and associated content are for U.S. residents only.
The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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