My Story and Services

I joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 as a Financial Advisor focusing on understanding the financial needs and concerns of my clients while positioning solutions to help meet those needs. I take the time to listen to my clients and develop a tailored financial plan to help them achieve their goals. I have over 10 years of investment management experience and am a Certified Financial Planner™. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley I worked in various roles with other major financial institutions.

Growing up I noticed the lack of financial literacy and money management in my own community. I have witnessed firsthand how the mismanagement of money can negatively impact one’s life. My natural curiosity to better understand the financial field along with my passion to help others has led me to a career as a Financial Advisor. Through understanding the needs in my own community, I developed a passion to help others understand finance.

Giving back to the community is one of my passions. Currently I am supporting the American Cancer Society as a fund raiser with the NYC chapter of "Real Men Wear Pink". I am also involved with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to help support community initiatives. Prior to moving to the NY area in 2017, I served on boards at the YMCA and United Way in NC.

I graduated with a finance degree from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC. Outside of work, I enjoy working out, traveling, volunteering, eating good food, and hanging out with my dog “Bowser”.
Services Include
Securities Agent: VA, AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1786998
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A Disciplined Process Focused on You

I believe that charting a clear course to financial success begins with understanding your values, priorities, and aspirations. Together, we will define what is most important to you and your family and then develop the strategies to help get you there. Through each step, I will provide objective advice and investment insights to construct a plan that is personalized to your needs and goals.
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    Step 1: Get to Know Each Other
    • Listen carefully to understand what is important to you, your family, and your legacy
    • Identify circumstances unique to your personal situation
    • Clearly establish your financial and personal goals
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    Step 2: Assess Your Finances
    • Gather important data, documents, and financial statements
    • Review the information collected to insure the data is accurate
    • Analyze your current investment and cash management strategies
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    Step 3: Develop Your Plan
    • Develop your personalized plan using proprietary tools and insights from Morgan Stanley
    • Integrate any real estate and private investments into your overall strategy
    • Incorporate insurance and estate planning strategies
    • Present my recommendations along with key action steps
    • Coordinate strategies with your CPA and estate attorney if applicable
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    Step 4: Implement
    • Prioritize activities and establish timelines
    • Set up tools to provide convenient access to your accounts
    • Prepare and complete necessary paperwork
    • Provide ongoing updates to ensure your plan is implemented as expected
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    Step 5: Deliver Ongoing Service
    • Schedule regular calls and meetings to monitor progress towards your goals
    • Apply a strict due diligence process to evaluate investment performance
    • Determine if any adjustments are needed, since personal goals and market conditions can change over time

Real Advice for Each Client's Situation

I work with a large demographic of individuals and families from all over the country helping guide them through the financial planning process. Below are some of the types of clients I have dedicated my career to servicing:

• Corporate Executives
• Retirement Plans (401(k) and other Profit Sharing Plans)
• Successful Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
• High Net Worth families looking for investment guidance
• Individuals and families going through a significant life event such as marriage, divorce, or changing jobs.
Services I Offer
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Manage Profit Sharing and Other Retirement Plans
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Liquidity & Monetization Strategies

Philanthropic Experience

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    United Way Loaned Executive
    Tariq served as a Loaned Executive for the United Way of the Central Carolinas from 2010 through 2011. In this role, he helped plan and execute giving strategies for numerous organizations in the city which included Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and all of the City of Charlotte.
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    Stratford Richardson YMCA
    Tariq served as Board Member and Fundraising Chair at the Stratford Richardson YMCA from 2014 until 2017. He helped shape the overall vision of how the branch ran, supported the organization's fund raising efforts through donor campaigns and served as a mentor to children at the YMCA through as their football and basketball coach.
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    American Cancer Society
    Since 2017, Tariq has worked with the “Real Men Wear Pink” initiative in New York City. Each year Tariq raises awareness and funds to help improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Modern Wealth Management Tools

With Morgan Stanley’s Modern Wealth Management Tools, you will be able to manage all of your finances digitally using our online or mobile app. Below are some examples of the tools we have available for our clients:
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    Morgan Stanley Online
    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO) has a variety of features beyond viewing your account balances and activity that you should take advantage of. They include:

    -eAuthorization, an enhanced way to authorize transactions with one click on Morgan Stanley Online.
    -Manage your everyday finances such as paying bills online, sending money, and transferring funds
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    Total Wealth View
    Total Wealth View allows you to link information from your accounts at other financial institutions directly to your Morgan Stanley Online or Morgan Stanley Mobile App profile.

    The ability to view all of your assets and liabilities together provides the opportunity to view your Morgan Stanley accounts with your entire financial picture in mind.
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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. The Digital Vault on Morgan Stanley Online and the Mobile App allows you to build a central, shared document library where all documents are stored using encryption.
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    Cash Managment Solutions
    A modern alternative to banking, Morgan Stanley’s cash management solutions provide an extra benefit to our clients.
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Location

1 Penn Plaza 43rd
Fl
New York, NY 10119
US
Direct:
(212) 643-5735(212) 643-5735
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office

Portfolio Insights

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
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

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
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

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
Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

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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