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Doing The Right Thing, Putting Clients First, Leading with Exceptional Ideas, Committing to Diversity and Inclusion, and Giving Back are all cornerstone fundamentals of our day-to-day work.
We educate and support our clients and the broader community, helping people enrich their lives and protect what matters most. We believe education is the foundation of financial empowerment, and we foster continuous learning for our team and our clients. Through innovation and shared knowledge, we help clients make informed decisions in support of their long-term goals—always acting with integrity and prioritizing trust.
We educate and support our clients and the broader community, helping people enrich their lives and protect what matters most. We believe education is the foundation of financial empowerment, and we foster continuous learning for our team and our clients. Through innovation and shared knowledge, we help clients make informed decisions in support of their long-term goals—always acting with integrity and prioritizing trust.
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Meet The 1229 Group
About Steven Flagg
Steve launched his career in 1981 with PaineWebber. After working as an options trader, he joined the firm’s research department as a liaison between equity analysts and financial advisors while earning his MBA in Finance and Marketing from Pace University. In 1987, Steve became a financial advisor in PaineWebber’s Stamford, CT branch. He later worked for Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Management division in 2002 and served his clients as a Senior Vice President.
Steve joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor in order to deepen his commitment to his clients and provide first class service in a first-class way. In 2026, he was named Executive Director.
Indicative of his commitment to serve his clients as a life-long learner, Steve has earned the following professional designations: Certified Financial Planner™(CFP™), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®). Additionally, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022* and the Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams” in 2026.
Steve genuinely cares about each client’s wellbeing. By being informative and by following a disciplined planning-based approach, he is consistently attentive to his clients’ goals and needs. In conjunction with this, he develops sustainable strategies that help create financial independence as well as meaningful legacies for clients.
Steve lives in Carmel, NY with his wife Andrea and their 3 daughters.
2019-2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25. Please refer to important criteria and methodology at the end of this material.
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Steve joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor in order to deepen his commitment to his clients and provide first class service in a first-class way. In 2026, he was named Executive Director.
Indicative of his commitment to serve his clients as a life-long learner, Steve has earned the following professional designations: Certified Financial Planner™(CFP™), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®). Additionally, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022* and the Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams” in 2026.
Steve genuinely cares about each client’s wellbeing. By being informative and by following a disciplined planning-based approach, he is consistently attentive to his clients’ goals and needs. In conjunction with this, he develops sustainable strategies that help create financial independence as well as meaningful legacies for clients.
Steve lives in Carmel, NY with his wife Andrea and their 3 daughters.
2019-2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2022). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25. Please refer to important criteria and methodology at the end of this material.
https://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure/
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About Joseph J Matthews
Joe assists investors with creating investment processes consistent with risk tolerance, time horizon and liquidity needs. As a Senior Institutional Consultant, Joe addresses the needs of institutional investors including non-profit organizations, foundations and government entities. In addition to these responsibilities, Joe serves as the Branch Manager of the Fairfield, CT office and has been recognized by On Wall Street magazine as a Top 100 Branch Manager in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Joe graduated from Fairfield University with a B.S. in Accounting and an M.A. in Organizational Communication. He has earned both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional designations and currently is an adjunct professor at Fairfield University teaching courses in Economics. Previously, he taught Finance and Economics classes at New York University and Pace University. The experience and skills gained from over 20 years of teaching at the university level help him with educating his clients about investment strategies, asset allocation, capital markets and the importance of using definable and repeatable methods of portfolio management. In conjunction with his responsibilities and professional designations, he is a member of CFA Society New York, CFA Society Stamford (CT), CFA Society Ireland, the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC), the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut (GFOA-CT) and the American Economic Association (AEA).
Joe has written a bi-monthly business column for seven Connecticut newspapers that appeared in print as well as online. He actively supports the Red Cross and has been involved with numerous charitable organizations over the years. He currently serves as the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of the Stratford (CT) Visiting Nurses Association, as a Trustee for Foundations in Education, is a reader at his local parish and reads to grammar school children in public schools in Bridgeport, CT with the School Volunteer Association.
Joe and his wife Deborah have three grown children and four grandchildren.
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 visit us at http://www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial
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The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors.
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Joe graduated from Fairfield University with a B.S. in Accounting and an M.A. in Organizational Communication. He has earned both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional designations and currently is an adjunct professor at Fairfield University teaching courses in Economics. Previously, he taught Finance and Economics classes at New York University and Pace University. The experience and skills gained from over 20 years of teaching at the university level help him with educating his clients about investment strategies, asset allocation, capital markets and the importance of using definable and repeatable methods of portfolio management. In conjunction with his responsibilities and professional designations, he is a member of CFA Society New York, CFA Society Stamford (CT), CFA Society Ireland, the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC), the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut (GFOA-CT) and the American Economic Association (AEA).
Joe has written a bi-monthly business column for seven Connecticut newspapers that appeared in print as well as online. He actively supports the Red Cross and has been involved with numerous charitable organizations over the years. He currently serves as the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of the Stratford (CT) Visiting Nurses Association, as a Trustee for Foundations in Education, is a reader at his local parish and reads to grammar school children in public schools in Bridgeport, CT with the School Volunteer Association.
Joe and his wife Deborah have three grown children and four grandchildren.
On Wall Street's Top 100 Branch Manager Honorees as identified by onwallstreet using criteria such as achievements during the year, ability to identify, recruit, develop, retain and reward talented Financial Advisors and dedication to the goal of providing superior client service. The Honorees are selected from the pool of nominees by judges chosen by onwallstreet. The rating may not be representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the Branch Manager's future performance. Neither Morgan Stanly Smith Barney LLC nor its Branch Managers pay a fee to onwallstreet in exchange for the rating.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 visit us at http://www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial
Advisor to understand these differences.
The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors.
Asset Allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
Securities Agent: OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, NY, NV, NM, NJ, PA, NH, NE, ND, NC, MT, MS, MO, MN, MI, ME, MD, MA, LA, KY, KS, IN, IL, ID, IA, HI, GA, FL, DE, DC, CT, CO, CA, AZ, AR, AL, AK, OH, OK; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About Lindsay Pereguda
Lindsay Pereguda is a Vice President and Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT.
She began her financial services career at Alliance Bernstein in 2008 advancing to the role of Senior Registered Client Associate in support of an advisory team. In 2013, she joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate as an Operations Manager to assist high net worth families navigate New York City real estate transactions. Upon reentering the wealth management industry, she has held the position of Senior Registered Client Service Associate at Wells Fargo and Janney Montgomery Scott. Lindsay joined Morgan Stanley in 2018.
With over 17 years of experience in client service and operations, Lindsay works closely with high net-worth clients, non-profits and government entities providing services that include onboarding, account maintenance and the utilization of Morgan Stanley’s technology to create a seamless client experience. Her role also involves assisting clients with their financial planning needs.
Lindsay received her B.A. in Economics from Fordham University in 2008. She holds her Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 securities registrations as well as insurance licenses. Lindsay and her husband Tom have two sons, Andrew and Julian.
She began her financial services career at Alliance Bernstein in 2008 advancing to the role of Senior Registered Client Associate in support of an advisory team. In 2013, she joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate as an Operations Manager to assist high net worth families navigate New York City real estate transactions. Upon reentering the wealth management industry, she has held the position of Senior Registered Client Service Associate at Wells Fargo and Janney Montgomery Scott. Lindsay joined Morgan Stanley in 2018.
With over 17 years of experience in client service and operations, Lindsay works closely with high net-worth clients, non-profits and government entities providing services that include onboarding, account maintenance and the utilization of Morgan Stanley’s technology to create a seamless client experience. Her role also involves assisting clients with their financial planning needs.
Lindsay received her B.A. in Economics from Fordham University in 2008. She holds her Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 securities registrations as well as insurance licenses. Lindsay and her husband Tom have two sons, Andrew and Julian.

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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25.
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About Marianne Murphy
Marianne Murphy is a Private Banker serving Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offices in New York and Connecticut.
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.
Marianne began her career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 as an Associate Private Banker in Midtown Manhattan. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Commercial Credit Underwriting Officer at BNB Bank.
Marianne is a graduate of the Saint Francis College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance. She lives in South Norwalk, Connecticut with her husband. Outside of the office, Marianne enjoys kayaking and is always catching the latest released movies or Yankees game.
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.
Marianne began her career in financial services in 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 as an Associate Private Banker in Midtown Manhattan. Prior to joining the firm, she was a Commercial Credit Underwriting Officer at BNB Bank.
Marianne is a graduate of the Saint Francis College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance. She lives in South Norwalk, Connecticut with her husband. Outside of the office, Marianne enjoys kayaking and is always catching the latest released movies or Yankees game.
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About Mary Gelfand
Mary Gelfand is a vice president and financial planning director, serving Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management offices in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. She is responsible for helping financial advisors with their clients’ and prospects’ financial planning needs.
Mary began her career in financial services in 2003 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Prior to her current position, she worked for Fidelity Investments, Smith Barney, and Ameriprise.
Mary graduated from the University of Florida and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Mary lives in Westchester County, NY with her husband and children. Outside of work, Mary is an advocate for children’s healthcare and serves on the Family Advisory Council for the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NY.
Mary began her career in financial services in 2003 and joined Morgan Stanley in 2024. Prior to her current position, she worked for Fidelity Investments, Smith Barney, and Ameriprise.
Mary graduated from the University of Florida and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Mary lives in Westchester County, NY with her husband and children. Outside of work, Mary is an advocate for children’s healthcare and serves on the Family Advisory Council for the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NY.
About Chris Smith
Chris Smith is an Executive Director and Head of Morgan Stanley’s Trust Services Group. As a 30-year employee of Morgan Stanley, Chris is responsible for maintaining the “Open Architecture” trustee platform, which consists of thirteen third-party trust companies who can serve in a fiduciary, agency or custodial role for ultra-high-net worth client trust accounts. Chris and the Trust Services Group help Advisors, clients, prospects and the professional community understand the corporate trustee services available through Morgan Stanley and how our corporate trustee partners can be used to provide fiduciary solutions for clients. This involves reviewing trust document and statements as well as analyzing family dynamics. Chris then uses this information to recommend one or more of the firm’s third-party corporate trustee partners to possibly serve as trustee, co-trustee or administrative agent for a client trust account.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley (Dean Witter), Chris worked in the Retirement Plans department of Prudential Securities and prior to that the District Agency department of Prudential Insurance Company. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Journalism and Psychology from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY with his wife Sharon and two boys, Ryan and Michael and has a passion for golf, skiing and horse racing.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley (Dean Witter), Chris worked in the Retirement Plans department of Prudential Securities and prior to that the District Agency department of Prudential Insurance Company. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Journalism and Psychology from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY with his wife Sharon and two boys, Ryan and Michael and has a passion for golf, skiing and horse racing.
About Thomas O'Brien
Thomas O’Brien is a Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley providing dedicated financial planning support to Financial Advisors and their teams. Operating as an extension of the FA/Team, he collaborates with clients to discover and define goals that matter most to them. Leveraging state of the art technology, he will evaluate various options and their potential outcomes to help clients confidently choose the appropriate course of action. Thomas 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.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Thomas is originally from Lynbrook, NY and currently resides in Lynbrook, NY.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and received the Financial Planning Specialist® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Thomas is originally from Lynbrook, NY and currently resides in Lynbrook, NY.
About Angelo Loumbas
Angelo is the Family Office Resources Generalist in the Northeast Region. Angelo provides in depth knowledge to ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients and Financial Advisors across a broad range of family wealth and family office management matters. His area of focus includes family governance, wealth education,, strategic estate and financial planning, philanthropy management, lifestyle advisory, and customized asset allocation and portfolio construction. Angelo has over 25 years’ experience advising wealthy families, business owners, and philanthropic organizations.
Originally from Chicago and now residing in Westchester County, New York, , Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented UHNW clients, closely held businesses, and major philanthropic organizations. He is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and has been asked to speak over the years before tax, trust and estate committees of estate planning councils and other organizations. Angelo has also contributed thought leadership through Morgan Stanley’s Family Legacy and Governance Institute leadership series and authored an article for Barrons.com, “Should I Invest in My Kid’s Start-Up? Financial Advisors Can Help Clients Decide” (2023).
Angelo has been advising UHNW clients in the financial services industry for over 17 years, with 13 of those years at Morgan Stanley in Chicago and New York. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and B.A. from DePaul University. He also holds his Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses. In addition, Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club (2009-2010).
Originally from Chicago and now residing in Westchester County, New York, , Angelo practiced law for 15 years and represented UHNW clients, closely held businesses, and major philanthropic organizations. He is admitted to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and has been asked to speak over the years before tax, trust and estate committees of estate planning councils and other organizations. Angelo has also contributed thought leadership through Morgan Stanley’s Family Legacy and Governance Institute leadership series and authored an article for Barrons.com, “Should I Invest in My Kid’s Start-Up? Financial Advisors Can Help Clients Decide” (2023).
Angelo has been advising UHNW clients in the financial services industry for over 17 years, with 13 of those years at Morgan Stanley in Chicago and New York. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington, his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and B.A. from DePaul University. He also holds his Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses. In addition, Angelo served as President of the Rotary Club of Chicago (“ROTARY/One”), the world’s first Rotary club (2009-2010).
Private Banking Group (PBG) Market Managers, Senior Private Bankers, Private Bankers, and Associate Private Bankers are employees of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association.
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Morgan 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
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan 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 trusts, estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley does not accept appointments, nor will it act as a trustee, but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Trusts are not necessarily appropriate for all clients. There are risks and considerations which may outweigh any potential benefits. Establishing a trust will incur fees and expenses which may be substantial. Trusts often incur ongoing administrative fees and expenses such as the services of a corporate trustee, attorney, or tax professional.
Trust services are provided by third parties who are not affiliated with Morgan Stanley. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates are the provider of such trust services and will not have any input or responsibility concerning a client’s eligibility for, or the terms and conditions associated with these trust services. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates shall be responsible for any advice or services provided by the unaffiliated third parties. Morgan Stanley or its affiliates may participate in transactions on a basis separate from the referral of clients to these third parties and may receive compensation in connection with referrals made to them.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
When 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.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Banking products and services are offered by Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC.
Morgan 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
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan 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 trusts, estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
Morgan Stanley does not accept appointments, nor will it act as a trustee, but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee.
Trusts are not necessarily appropriate for all clients. There are risks and considerations which may outweigh any potential benefits. Establishing a trust will incur fees and expenses which may be substantial. Trusts often incur ongoing administrative fees and expenses such as the services of a corporate trustee, attorney, or tax professional.
Trust services are provided by third parties who are not affiliated with Morgan Stanley. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates are the provider of such trust services and will not have any input or responsibility concerning a client’s eligibility for, or the terms and conditions associated with these trust services. Neither Morgan Stanley nor its affiliates shall be responsible for any advice or services provided by the unaffiliated third parties. Morgan Stanley or its affiliates may participate in transactions on a basis separate from the referral of clients to these third parties and may receive compensation in connection with referrals made to them.
Important information about your relationship with your Financial Advisor and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC when using a Financial Planning tool. When your Financial Advisor prepares a Financial Plan, they will act in an investment advisory capacity for thirty (30) days after the delivery of your Financial Plan. To understand the differences between brokerage and advisory relationships, you should consult your Financial Advisor, or review our “Understanding Your Brokerage and Investment Advisory Relationships,” brochure available at https://www.morganstanley.com/wealth-relationshipwithms/pdfs/understandingyourrelationship.pdf.
You have sole responsibility for making all investment decisions with respect to the implementation of a Financial Plan. You may implement the Financial Plan at Morgan Stanley or at another firm. If you engage or have engaged Morgan Stanley, it will act as your broker, unless you ask it, in writing, to act as your investment adviser on any particular account.
Morgan 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.
Morgan 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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
When 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.
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, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.
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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.
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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.
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*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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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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