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I am excited to share some important news about my practice.

I have been operating as a sole practitioner, helping each of my clients achieve their personal and financial goals. During that time, my commitment to the individuals and families I serve has resulted in steady growth, thanks primarily to client referrals, for which I am very grateful.

I am proud of this growth yet know that if I am to continue to dedicate the time, attention and superior service that each client deserves, I must expand my capabilities and professional resources. This realization has convinced me that partnering with another experienced advisor who shares the same values and perspectives as I do and delivers new skills that complement my own would enable me to strengthen the services I offer and enrich the relationships I’ve established.

After careful consideration, I have made the decision to partner with Sheila Davis, Wealth Advisor, a 25-year industry veteran at Morgan Stanley, and together form The Plaza Group at Morgan Stanley.

Sheila and I first met in 2014 after her move to the Leawood office. We really started working together as committee chairs on the Women’s Advisory Committee for the Kansas/Missouri Complex. Over the years I have sought out her advice on specific investment strategies, product knowledge, and moral support. She is a true professional and brings a wealth of experience – especially in portfolio management – that I look forward to sharing with you.

You can now find me at our new website below.

Check it out and I’ll see you there!
Teri
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Securities Agent: AR, IN, WV, UT, IA, GA, CT, NM, NC, MN, SC, KS, FL, AL, WA, NY, OK, OH, MS, MO, AZ, NV, MI, IL, CA, VA, TX, PA, NE, CO, ID, TN; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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The Plaza Group Website
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Our Strengths

At The Plaza Group, we come to work every day focused on making a real difference in the lives of our clients and the people they care about. The following
attributes underscore our commitment to an exceptional client experience.
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    We Treat You Like Family
    We commit to building deep and caring relationships. We
    do this by working with a select group of clients who
    value our depth of knowledge in providing comprehensive
    solutions that go well beyond investments. The bonds we
    form are fundamental to our mission and it is our goal
    that they span generations.
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    Personalized Service
    We take the time to get to know you personally, so we may
    truly understand the challenges and circumstances
    surrounding you and your family. This enables us to
    create a plan that is customized to your situation and can
    easily adapt to changes in your life and new priorities as
    they change over time.
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    Extensive Experience
    With significant experience working in different roles and
    industries before turning our talents to financial services,
    we believe the diversity of our backgrounds enables us to
    deliver fresh ideas for today's complex world We leverage
    our business acumen and analytical skills to identify
    appropriate strategies for your specific circumstances.
    Our priority is to be your first call for any financial matter
    no matter how simple or complex the situation.
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    Knowledge & Understanding
    We have a concentration of education and experience
    that is rare in one group of advisors. Our industry
    credentials include Certified Investment Management
    Analyst® and Certified Wealth Strategist® (Teri) and
    Certified Financial Planner TM (Sheila). And with nearly 50
    years of collective financial services experience, we
    believe we have gained the wisdom and skills needed to
    tackle the challenges of managing everything that life
    throws at you.
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    Puzzle Solvers
    What sets us apart from other advisory teams is our
    astute puzzle-solving skills coupled with an impassioned
    willingness to roll up our sleeves and identify innovative
    strategies that are designed to help meet - and often
    exceed - your objectives and expectations. We believe the
    more uniquely successful you are, the more valuable we
    are to you, and the more rewarding your overall
    experience will be.
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    Industry and Firm Recognition
    We are grateful to work with an exceptional group of clients. We take pride in guiding them in the management of their finances so they can pursue their life goals. For the work we do, we have been honored to receive both firm and industry recognition. Teri was named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Sheila has been a Five Star Wealth Manager recipient every year since 2017 and was named to Morgan Stanley’s Pacesetter Club in 2013, 2015 and 2016.

    2019-2021 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    2017-2021 Five Star Wealth Manager Award
    Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2017-2021) The award was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by Five-Star Professional based on objective criteria. The award was not based on a specific time period.

Insights and Information

We are proud to work at Morgan Stanley, a global leader in financial services with a long history of putting the needs of clients first. Like us, our firm focuses on
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    The 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.
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Your retirement plan is more than just finding the right investing opportunities. It's also important to note that as your life and career evolve, so do your goals. When working together, we can help you answer critical financial questions and adapt your strategy to meet your needs as they change over time.
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4Morgan 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.

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